Rail transportation

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Rail transportation safety investigation report

TSB Recommendation R25-01

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TSB deploys following a train derailment near Elko, British Columbia

Rail transportation safety investigation R25W0047

The occurrence

On 28 June 2025, a Canadian National Railway Company (CN) freight train was travelling east on the Fort Frances Subdivision when it experienced a train-initiated emergency air brake application near Devlin, Ontario.

As a result, 13 loaded grain hopper cars near the tail end derailed. Most of the derailed cars were extensively damaged and released their product. No dangerous goods were involved, and no injuries were reported.

Rail transportation safety investigation R25E0051

The occurrence

On 18 May 2025, a Canadian National Railway Company (CN) freight train was proceeding west from single track to double track at Mile 140.1 of the Edson Subdivision, Alberta.

At the same time, another CN train proceeding east was approaching the same location where the double track merges into single track. The eastbound train failed to stop, passing Signal 1402S displaying a Stop indication, and subsequently collided with the side of the westbound train.