Planning Railway Safety in Canada

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1 Planning Railway Safety in Canada Mike Lowenger Vice President, Operations and Regulatory Affairs Railway Association of Canada July 10, 2014

2 ABOUT THE RAC 50+ members Represents virtually all railways operating in Canada today - Class 1s (CN, CPR and US Class 1s) - private - Short lines - private - Inter-city Passenger (VIA/AMTRAK) - public - Commuter - public - Tourist private & public Provides railway industry with unique opportunities and service capability

3 Canadian Railways Continental Reach 3 16/07/2014 All Information Is Proprietary & Confidential Toute l'information est de propriété industrielle

4 RAILWAYS IN CANADA Canada s Economic Engine Contributes $10 B annually to the economy Handles 70% of surface traffic Rail carries 65-70% of Canadian surface freight Transports 40% of Canada s GDP Employs directly / in total 39% of rail activity is import / export through ports More than 75 million passengers annually The greenest / safest surface mode of transportation

5 Economic Importance Diverse Portfolio 5 16/07/2014 All Information Is Proprietary & Confidential Toute l'information est de propriété industrielle

6 2012 GHG Emissions - Transportation Sector 22% 3% 3% 4% 68% Civil Aviation Road Transportation Railways Navigation (Domestic Marine) Other Transportation Source: 2014 National Inventory Report on Greenhouse Gas Sources And Sinks In Canada, Environment Canada, Part 3, Annex 12, Table A12-3 5

7 Dangerous Goods Profile Common Carrier Obligations under CTA 7 16/07/2014 All Information Is Proprietary & Confidential Toute l'information est de propriété industrielle

8 Response to Lac-Megantic 8 16/07/2014 All Information Is Proprietary & Confidential Toute l'information est de propriété industrielle

9 Response to Lac-Mégantic New and amended operating rules and procedures New / Amended regulations on SMS, Railway Operating Certificates and Administrative Monetary Penalties RAC member focus on Safety Culture DG Initiatives Improved testing and classification of flammable liquids Phasing out of legacy DOT 111 tank cars Improved Emergency Response DG information for first responders Training of ER contractors and first responders (TRANSCAER ) All Information Is Proprietary & Confidential 9 Toute 16/07/2014

10 Developments since Lac-Mégantic In cooperation with its members, the RAC worked with Transport Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to formalize information sharing between railways and municipalities (PD 32). Remains in effect for 3 years and requires: Canadian Class 1 railways must provide municipalities with yearly aggregate information, presented by quarter, on the nature and volume of dangerous goods the company transports by rail through that municipality; and Non-Class 1 Canadian Class 1 railways must provide municipalities with yearly aggregate information on the nature and volume of dangerous goods transported through that municipality and notify municipalities of any significant changes to that information, as soon as possible. All Information Is Proprietary & Confidential 10 Toute 16/07/2014

11 Outreach - TransCAER All Information Is Proprietary & Confidential 11 Toute 16/07/2014

12 Typical TransCAER FIRST RESPONDERS Regulations and best practices DG commodities transported Roles and responsibilities Manifest Placarding Tank car education including valves and fittings Incident Command ER vehicle safety at grade crossings ER response equipment Follow-up planning as required

13 Rail Safety: Continuous Improvement 13 16/07/2014 All Information Is Proprietary & Confidential Toute l'information est de propriété industrielle

14 Rail Safety: Continuous Improvement 14 16/07/2014 All Information Is Proprietary & Confidential Toute l'information est de propriété industrielle

15 Community Planning / Design Trespass Safety Generally, Communities have grown around railway property Development design in proximity to railways has been poor Trespassing on Railway property is prohibited by law Access for residents across railways is often not considered Relocation of railways from city core is difficult and expensive Consider shippers, customers and trans loading sites Railway Relocation Act (TC)

16 Community Planning / Design Grade Crossing Safety Rail Traffic expanding with longer trains becoming the norm Longer heavier trucks can be a danger navigating crossings Community designers need to look closely at potential crossing delays, capacity, dimensional loads and emergency vehicle access New Railway Roadway Grade Crossing Regulations (Gazette I) Look at crossing elimination / consolidation.

17 Incid 2013 Results Crossing and Trespassing Incidents Trespassing Incidents Crossing Incidents

18 A school s sports field abutting CN s Rivers subdivision in Winnipeg, MB. This public facility did not incorporate fencing or a safety berm between the railway and the field, creating a safety hazard. 7

19 Trespassing in Montreal, QC. Often the result of inadequate consideration of the railway s presence in the planning of adjacent neighborhoods.. 11

20 Aerial photo of Grand Prairie, AB. Red lines indicate frequent trespassing routes identified by CN Police. Residents living on the east side of CN s Grand Prairie subdivision are drawn by shops and facilities located on the west side of the rail corridor. 12

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24 SUMMARY Crossing and Trespass Safety Planning is critical Good design will also mitigate rare derailment impacts Development design must consider these safety issues Early Railway Community dialogue is key Effective Guidelines are available RAC / FCM Proximity Guidelines OL Railway Community Trespass guide

25 Thank You 25 16/07/2014 All Information Is Proprietary & Confidential Toute l'information est de propriété industrielle