The bar that became the epicentre of the deadly train disaster that struck Lac–Megantic, Que., 10 years ago marked the sombre anniversary on Friday in much the same way it spent the hours leading up to the tragedy: with music, laughter and even joy. Musical headliner Dany Flanders, a former contestant on singing reality show…
Lac-Mégantic Mayor, Residents Fear ‘Monster Trains’ Will Bring Another Rail Disaster
Ten years after a runaway train derailed and killed 47 people in Lac-Mégantic, Que., residents are still waiting for a promised railway bypass, and they fear the increasing number of railcars carrying hazardous materials through their town will lead to another disaster. Mayor Julie Morin says the trains transporting such things as propane, diesel and…
Ten Years After Mégantic, Experts Say Stricter Rules, Tougher Enforcement Needed
Kathy Fox still remembers the looks on the faces of the grieving family members on the morning in August 2014, as she tried to explain how the Lac-Mégantic rail disaster had happened. “You can imagine the grief, the shock, the anger, all the emotions,” Fox recalled. “It was a hard day.” The Transportation Safety Board…
Runaway Freight Train That Caused Deadly 2013 Lac-Mégantic Wreck Passed 4 Inspections
The runaway freight train that caused one of the deadliest railway accidents in Canadian history in Lac-Mégantic in 2013 had passed four safety inspections, documents cited in the Québec Superior Court show. The safety checks conducted before the train’s final trip were documented in an Agreed Statement of Facts submitted by lawyers for Canadian Pacific Railway, insurers, and…
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