Media advisory

TSB to issue recommendation and safety concern following its investigation into a train collision and derailment near Wainwright West, Alberta

Edmonton, Alberta,  — 

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) will release its investigation report (R23E0079) into the August 2023 collision and subsequent derailment of two CN freight trains near Wainwright West, Alberta.  

As a result of the investigation, the Board is issuing a recommendation to Transport Canada and a safety concern aimed at advancing rail transportation safety.

Report release:

Spokesperson: 

Availability:

August 25, 2026 10:00 a.m. MT

Yoan Marier, Chair of the TSB 

The Chair will be available for one-on-one interviews following the release. Please contact TSB Media Relations if you wish to schedule an interview.

This availability is for media only.   

The TSB is an independent agency that investigates air, marine, pipeline, and rail transportation occurrences. Its sole aim is the advancement of transportation safety. It is not the function of the Board to assign fault or determine civil or criminal liability.

For more information, contact:
Transportation Safety Board of Canada
Media Relations
Telephone: 819-360-4376
Email: media@tsb.gc.ca

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