The Canadian government has revised key provisions governing rail safety, focusing particularly on track inspections and the transport of hazardous materials during winter operations.
Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra on Monday announced changes to the Rules Respecting Key Trains and Key Routes, which are governed by the Railway Safety Act.
Transport Canada, which approved the rules, said the modifications are a result of ministerial orders that were put into place in 2020.
The revised rules:
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