02-14-2023, 09:59 AM
I don't think CN owns the yard anymore, but they have running rights over it. Metrolinx owns it, which is why they are indicted in the TSB ruling.
The CBC KW story from February 9 provides a little more detail of how that crossing operates.
I can understand why pedestrians in particular would be frustrated waiting more than 10 minutes for the crossing to clear, especially if the train itself appeared to not be moving.
The CBC KW story from February 9 provides a little more detail of how that crossing operates.
Quote:Through its investigation, the TSB found Metrolinx installed two east-facing cameras focusing on the gates in June 2020. Officials reviewed footage taken between June 23 and June 29 during 4 a.m. and 11 p.m., and found the crossing's warning devices were triggered 195 times, of which 129 were done by CN freight trains or switching assignments.
Of those 129 times, during 17 occurrences, vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists were delayed more than five minutes, which goes against Grade Crossing Regulations, said the TSB. On three occasions, delays were longer than 10 minutes, with 18 minutes recorded as the longest delay.
I can understand why pedestrians in particular would be frustrated waiting more than 10 minutes for the crossing to clear, especially if the train itself appeared to not be moving.