Last week, a derailed train exploded in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, leaving at least 13 people dead with 37 still missing. 40 buildings were completely destroyed and 2,000 had to be evacuated. And this isn't the first dangerous incident involving trains in Canada -- recently, trains have been spilling and leaking oil and running rampant, putting the safety and health of residents at risk.
For example, fourteen cars derailed from one train, spilling 30,000 gallons of crude oil into the environment. So why hasn't Transport Canada tightened safety regulations yet?
Transport Canada is being criticized for allowing rail trains to police themselves and not being involved with the companies.
There are only 6,000 people that live in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, and every family in the area has been affected. Some people have lost everything. Transport Canada has a responsibility to ensure that this never happens again.
Please tell Transport Canada to stop allowing rail lines to police themselves!
Dear Transport Canada,
Recently a derailed train exploded in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, killing at least 13 (although there are expected to be more deaths), destroying 40 buildings, and forcing 2,000 to evacuate. 37 people are still missing. In this small town of 6,000 people, this is a catastrophe. It's like a war zone.
Transport Canada has been criticized for allowing rail lines to police themselves and having a "hands off" approach as this isn''t the first time something like this has happened. For example, fourteen cars derailed from one train, spilling 30,000 gallons of crude oil.
Safety regulations need to be tightened and complete investigations need to be made into all incidents. This cannot happen again -- please don't allow rail lines to police themselves.
Thank you for your time.
