A Via Rail passenger train derailed in eastern New Brunswick in April 2019 because of a weakened rail that broke beneath the train, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada concluded from its investigation. In its final report on the incident, released Wednesday, the board has recommended Transport Canada change its inspection guidelines. Salt, sand corroded railThe investigators determined the web of the rail at the crossing had "thinned due to corrosion," where it could no longer support a train. Church said there are no regulatory provisions under Transport Canada rules for this type of corrosion to be inspected. Transport Canada said in a statement to CBC News on Wednesday railway companies are responsible for the safety of rail line infrastructure and operations.

Source: CBC News September 30, 2020 22:00 UTC