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Train Derailment Near Field, BC Under Investigation by Transportation Safety Board

Seven to eight empty auto rack cars derailed early Thursday morning without injuries or hazardous materials, as cleanup and investigations are underway.

A CP rail train sits on the tracks in Calgary on Thursday, August 22, 2024.
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Overview

  • A CPKC freight train derailed near Field, British Columbia, early Thursday morning, involving seven to eight empty auto rack cars.
  • No injuries or hazardous materials were reported, according to both CPKC and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB).
  • The TSB has deployed investigators to the site to gather evidence and determine the cause of the derailment, which remains unknown.
  • CPKC crews are actively working on cleanup operations at the scene, located approximately 12 kilometers west of Field.
  • The incident has drawn comparisons to a fatal 2019 derailment in the same area, highlighting ongoing concerns about rail safety and infrastructure.