"As I have said many times before, rail safety is my top priority and I will never hesitate to take appropriate actions when necessary," Garneau said. The train started moving on its own and derailed before it reached the second tunnel. (CBC)"Transport Canada's order on the use of handbrakes is a clear demonstration of their commitment to rail safety," said Don Ashley, national legislative director of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference. You can't put a price tag on rail safety — it's a matter of life and death." The train started to move on its own," TSB senior investigator James Carmichael said earlier this week.

Source: CBC News February 08, 2019 23:26 UTC