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Rising creek levels cause concern for train tracks in Vernon

Transport Canada is 91Ƶmonitoring the situation for potential impacts to rail safety operations91Ƶ
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The thawing of the spring freshet has led to an exceedingly high creek, creating a perilous situation with the train tracks north of Vernon near Stickle Road (Jennifer Smith-Morning Star photo).

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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The thawing of the spring freshet has led to an exceedingly high creek, creating a perilous situation with the train tracks north of Vernon near Stickle Road (Jennifer Smith-Morning Star photo).

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Bowen Assman

About the Author: Bowen Assman

I joined The Morning Star team in January 2023 as a reporter. Before that, I spent 10 months covering sports in Kelowna.
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