Rail transportation

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Rail transportation safety investigation report
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Figure 4. North rail from the roadbed approaching the bridge showing grinding marks, circled in yellow (Source: TSB)

Undetected rail flaw led to broken rail and derailment near Dunsinane, New Brunswick

TSB Recommendation R09-03

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Rail transportation safety investigation R24Q0089

The occurrence

On 03 November 2024, at approximately 1956 Eastern Standard Time, 7 cars loaded with iron ore on a train operated by Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway travelling at about 22 mph, derailed on the main track at Mile 25.4 of the Wacouna Subdivision near Saumon, Quebec.

About 250 feet of main track was damaged. There were no injuries, and there was no environmental damage. The TSB is investigating.