Railway safety inspectors have the power to act when they find a safety threat during inspections. This power is found under subsection 31(1) of the Railway Safety Act (RSA).
A threat means a hazard or condition that could reasonably be expected to develop into a situation that could cause injuries to a person, or damage could be caused to property or the environment.
A Notice is used to inform a railway company or a person that a threat was found and explains the reasons for it. The Notice is then sent to the company, or person, who becomes responsible to act and mitigate the threat.
Below is a list of Notices that have been issued since April 1, 2020.
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| Date | Region | Location | Railway Company or Person | Hazard or Condition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View | 2021-10-28 |
Atlantic | Springhill Subdivision | Municipality of Colchester (Nova Scotia) and the Canadian National Railway Company (CN) | The road approach geometry and the condition of the crossing surface are increasing the exposure time over the grade crossing and could cause a vehicle travelling through the crossing to lose control and/or stay stuck on the crossing surface. This situation could result in a collision causing injury or damage. |