The Security Council of Transport survey after two CN railway trains crashed early Sunday morning west of Edson, in Alta.
According to CN Rail’s spokesperson Ashley Michnowski, preliminary reports show that the two trains failed in a low-speed collision.
The RCMP says they answered the call around 7:10 am near Highway 47 and the Road Township 530, about 13 kilometers west of Edson.
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CPL. Mathew Howell told Global News that a train was carrying grain while the other train was carrying a battery load.
“The initial reports have indicated a possible insufficiency of the brakes”, cpl. Said Howell.
The railway says that consequently, several cars carrying grains have derailed.
No injury has been reported.
Michnowski says that CN Crews as well as the first local speakers remain on the scene to investigate.
“There was no fire or dangerous material involved, the tracks remain closed at the time. CN would like to apologize for the disadvantages caused by this incident,” Michnowski said in a statement.
The railroad adds that there is no risk to the public.
The cause is still being studied.