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Effects of alcohol consumption by controller played role in 2021 CN collision, TSB report says
Agency issues “safety concern” over lack of regulation of time between alcohol consumption, work
Three crew members were injured, one seriously, in this Sept. 2, 2021, collision of two CN trains at Prescott, Ontario. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says alcohol consumption by the rail traffic controller on duty was a factor. Ontario Provincial Police via TSB
GATINEAU, Quebec — Effects of alcohol consumption by the rail traffic controller involved were likely a factor in a September 2021 collision between a Canadian National intermodal train and industrial switcher at Prescott, Ontario, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada said in an accident report issued today (Wednesday, March 13).
As a result, the TSB has issued a “safety concern” over a failure to regulate the period between consumption of alcohol before assuming safety-critical duties. The incident led to serious injuries to one crew member and minor injuries to two crew members.
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