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Fifty-three of the 2017 deaths were people unlawfully on rail property and 19 occurred at road crossings, the TSB said in its report, which also covered marine, air and pipeline transportation. Through a spokesperson, the head of the Railway Associatio...

Operation Lifesaver is a national public rail-safety program sponsored by Transport Canada, the Railway Association of Canada and its members, including ... groups, Operation Lifesaver works to save lives by educating Canadians about the hazards of rai...

Steven Harel, whose wheelchair had become stuck and immobilized at the Robinson Street railway crossing was struck and killed by the 12,200 tonne train. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada released its report on the accident Thursday - calling on...

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says more needs to be done for the safety of people with reduced mobility, who continue to face risks when using railway crossings across the country. A report following 18-month investigation into the death…

Canada's rail safety investigator is calling on governments and rail companies to make railway crossings safer for people who use wheelchairs and other mobility devices. The Transportation Safety Board issued the recommendation on Thursday in its report on the 2016…