CN police officers are spreading a rail safety message around communities in Manitoba.
Last year in North America, there were over 3,400 collisions with trains, resulting in over 2,200 serious injuries or fatalities. Rail safety is a core value at CN and CN Police wants to be a part of the effort to minimize the risk of accidents related to the use of off-road vehicles involving a train.
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Driving a snowmobile or ATV is a great way to enjoy Manitoba outdoors when it is done safely but people must remember that these vehicles and railway tracks are not a good combination. Railway yards, tracks, tunnels and bridges are private property. Driving along or on railway tracks or taking a shortcut across tracks is not only illegal, but it can also be fatal. CN Police are on patrol throughout Manitoba and want to
The incident took place on Dec. 19 at 11:48 p.m. There were no fatalities. CN Police said that not only does snowmobiling along the railway ballast or crossing the rails to get to the other side of the track cause damage that could have a serious impact on the safe operation of the railway, it is also illegal. Railway yards, tracks, tunnels and bridges are private property. “For example, in Saskatchewan you could be charged $250 under the
Trespass to Property Act,” the police service said. CN Police said it is important to remember to only cross rail lines at safe, designated locations.
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Another tent site has been removed from an area off Main Street.
An excavator and dump trucks were on scene earlier today, along with RCMP, CN Police and the City of Moncton.
Spokesperson Isabelle Leblanc says the site is near the Riverfront trail south of CN Rail.
It is believed that there was only one individual living there, and support services are being offered.
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