Every five days someone dies in an accident on a rail line in Canada.
To spread the message of rail safety, and to crack down on violators, CN Police will be spreading the message in Chilliwack on Wednesday.
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In 2017, more than 222 accidents occurred on rail lines resulting in 72 fatalities and 44 serious injuries.
“Trespassing on railway tracks/property is not only dangerous (as it can result in significant risk of injury and death), but it is illegal,” CN Police said in a press release issued this week.
Under the Railway Safety Act of Canada, section 26.1 it is an offence for any person to trespass on railway property and can result in a fine of $115.
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The CN Police Service will be on patrol at the Young Road crossing Wednesday morning, and they say they want to send a “strong safety reminder” to not trespass onto railway tracks/property.
“Be aware of your surroundings and look, listen, live.”
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