'Never walk, cycle or drive along railway tracks,' CN says. 'It’s hard to judge how far away a train is.'
The recent train fatality in Chilliwack led to a"slow order" being issued by Transport Canada, with whistling, to reduce the speed of trains travelling the eight kilometres through Chilliwack.
“Safety is a core value at CN," said CN spokesperson Ashley Michnowski, senior manager of media relations in a statement to the Chilliwack Progress. The"slow order" with whistling from Transport Canada, is actually separate from the whistle cessation agreements that CN signed with City of Chilliwack. The crosses and memorials left near the tracks at several locations in Chilliwack make it clear there is a history of tragic train incidents, which include accidental strikes, as well ones where people put themselves at risk.
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