JT the next Lac-Mégantic disaster?

The issue of knowing and controlling what kind of traffic is travelling through communities by rail is just starting to get on the radar. There are some really scary aspects to be considered. The link below has lot of links to everything that has been written in the past few weeks. Here is a quote from the story:

"Even more alarming is numerous studies have indicated that the dangerous DOT-111 tank cars — the type involved in July's fiery explosion at Lac Megantic, Quebec — caring highly flammable crude are, "trundling on rail lines through the heart of Toronto in aged tank cars widely recognized as substandard." This mixture is more volatile than gasoline according to the recent Transportation Safety Board of Canada Report."

http://canadians.org/blog/could-toronto-be-next-lac-m%C3%A9gantic-disaster

I urge people to read this and talk to their elected reps or candidates.

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Rail Safety/hazardous materials

Safe Rail Communities Update

We've been very busy the last few weeks and are pleased to provide this update on the Safe Rail Communities initiative:

Safe Rail Communities (SRC) is a community-based initiative, advocating for greater transparency and safeguards with respect to the transportation of hazardous materials along rail lines throughout Canada. Come out to learn more and sign our federal petition at the Junction Commons Town Hall on Wednesday, April 16 (7pm- 9pm) at the Masonic Temple, 151 Annette Street. For more information visit:
www.saferail.ca (still in the works)
www.facebook.com/saferail
twitter @safe_rail
infosaferail@gmail.com.
Our on-line petition to the city of Toronto is also up and running; http://www.change.org/en-CA/petitions/toronto-city-councillors-meet-with...

Thank you
Safe Rail Communities

Rail Safety

Safe Rail Communities (SRC) is a community-based initiative, started in March 2014 by neighbours in Toronto’s West end.

Responding to the alarming increase in DOT-111 rail tanks carrying crude oil and other hazardous materials on the Canadian Pacific rail line that runs through mid-town Toronto, SRC advocates for greater transparency and safeguards with respect to the transportation of crude oil and other hazardous materials along rail lines throughout Canada.

SRC is committed to raising awareness at local, provincial, and national levels. SRC seeks to unite rail communities across Canada around this pressing issue.

Currently, SRC is actively pursuing the attention of all levels of government. SRC is calling for more openness and discussion between government, railway companies, and communities around the transportation of crude oil and other hazardous materials along rail lines throughout Canada.

Peggy Nash has already brought to the House of Commons a petition for us on this issue. If you would like to learn about this petition and more, please contact SRC at infosaferail@gmail.com