The train tracks on the northern side of Vernon, near Stickle Road, are causing concern as water from the nearby creek creeps perilously close to overflowing onto the tracks.
When reached for a comment, Ian McCord, a spokesperson for the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, directed all inquiries to Transport Canada.
91ƵThe TPSB only deals with accidents on the tracks, not flood risks.91Ƶ
Transport Canada provided a statement, saying that it is, 91Ƶmonitoring the situation for potential impacts to rail safety operations, and compliance of companies with the Railway Safety Act.91Ƶ
91ƵUnder the Railway Safety Act, railway companies are responsible for the safety of their rail line infrastructure, railway equipment and operations.91Ƶ
Canadian Pacific Railway is the company that operates on the tracks.
Under the Railway Safety Act, tracks need to be 91Ƶinspected and maintained to ensure that the line of track is safe for railway operations.91Ƶ
In the event of a fire, flood or severe storm, a special track inspection must be made of the track involved as soon as possible.
The Morning Star has reached out to CP Rail and is awaiting a response.
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