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Rail transportation safety

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada’s (TSB) Watchlist identifies the key safety issues that need to be addressed to make Canada’s transportation system even safer.

The issues on this list are supported by a combination of investigation reports, Board safety concerns and Board recommendations. All of them, however, require a concerted effort from the regulator and industry stakeholders.


Following railway signal indications
Following railway signal indications

Train crews do not consistently recognize and follow railway signals. This poses a risk of train collisions or derailments, which can have catastrophic consequences.

Unplanned/uncontrolled movement of rail equipment
Unplanned/uncontrolled movement of rail equipment

Unplanned and uncontrolled movements of rail equipment create high-risk situations that may have catastrophic consequences.

Safety management
Safety management

Some transportation operators in the air, marine, and rail sectors are not managing their safety risks effectively.

Fatigue management
Fatigue management

Crews often work long and irregular schedules, which poses a significant risk.

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Regulatory surveillance
Regulatory surveillance

Regulatory surveillance has not always proven effective at verifying whether operators are, or have become, compliant with regulations and able to manage the safety of their operations.

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