Transcript
[video description: Low-angle shot of a freight train zooming past the camera from right to left. Mountains are seen in the background.]
Narrator: More than 43,000 kilometres of track. 23,000 federally regulated grade crossings.
Narrator: That’s a lot of ground to cover. But with cooperation between industry and government we’re able to keep Canada’s railway system as safe and efficient as possible.
Narrator: While railway companies are ultimately responsible for safety…
Narrator: …Transport Canada has the authority to severely penalize faulty companies…
Narrator: …with our inspectors playing a key oversight role in enforcing Government of Canada’s safety regulations.
Narrator: We have inspectors specialized in the engineering aspects of railway operations.
Narrator: That means looking at things like signals, bridges and tracks, crossings and natural hazards.
Narrator: It’s all part of making sure railway companies understand and perform their safety responsibilities.
Narrator: Together with industry, local governments and municipalities, Transport Canada works to keep railways safe for passengers and communities.
Narrator: Visit us today.
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