Field, B.C.

A map showing the location of a 2019 Canadian Pacific Railway freight train derailment in the Upper Spiral Tunnel, which is known for its steep grades and sharp curves, near Field, B.C. The Transportation Safety Board says an “undesired” release of air brakes led to the derailment of 15 empty cars. (Transportation Safety Board)

‘Undesired’ air brake release behind B.C. train derailment near Alberta: report

Investigation also found heavy cars loaded at the back ran into empty ones in the centre

 

CP Rail photo.

4 cars derail from train west of Field over weekend

Four cars derailed west of Field on Saturday night

 

NDP Transport Critic in the House of Commons, where he called on the Minister of Transport to act following the TSB report that was released on March 31.

Government’s ‘hands-off approach’ to rail safety criticized by NDP transportation critic

Response was prompted by the recent TSB report into a 2019 fatal Field train derailment