Canadian National said its crews were working to repair the rail line. VIA Rail said it would not be serving any stops between Moncton, N.B., and Halifax.
The Nova Scotia government has also declared a provincewide state of emergency. It will remain in effect until Aug. 5 as residents recover from torrential rains and flooding.
A search and rescue exercise brought RCMP, Halifax Regional Police, the Canadian Coast Guard, aviation services, and search and rescue members to simulate a real life situation Saturday in the Halifax Harbour and on McNab’s Island.