Metrolinx is calling a near-miss incident that occurred in Toronto last week 'extremely concerning' after a GO train and a truck laden wi...
Metrolinx is calling a near-miss incident that occurred in Toronto last week"extremely concerning" after a GO train and a truck laden with chemicals almost collided at a rail crossing.
According to Metrolinx, a truck transporting chemicals to the Dow Chemical Company facility on Manse Road nearly collided with a GO train at a level rail crossing just outside of the chemical plant.The incident triggered a full-scale safety assessment, and the transit operator has made swift changes to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
In addition to reduced speeds, a previously scrapped requirement for train whistles has been reinstated at this crossing. The use of train whistles at this crossing was halted afterThis move to reinstate this loud safety measure is in accordance with Transport Canada requirements for the implementation of whistles in any situation where unsafe conditions affect the rail corridor.
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