After major derailment, Repentigny, Que., asks Ottawa to reduce freight train speeds in urban areas | Unpublished
Hello!
Source Feed: CBC News - Canada
Publication Date: July 15, 2026 - 13:41

Stay informed

After major derailment, Repentigny, Que., asks Ottawa to reduce freight train speeds in urban areas

July 15, 2026

The City of Repentigny is formally asking Ottawa to reassess speed limits for trains in urban areas after a derailment earlier this month saw 46 cars jump the tracks in a residential neighbourhood.



Unpublished Newswire

 
Council today received an update on the City's response to the July 1 extreme weather event and approved additional measures to support affected residents. Many residents continue to deal with the ongoing impacts of flooding and property damage due to this historic rainfall event. Council approved a partnership with the Canadian Red Cross to provide urgent support to residents affected by the extreme weather event. Working with City staff, the Canadian Red Cross will help connect residents with services and resources, including support navigating insurance claims, access to engineers and...
July 15, 2026 - 22:22 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases
July 15, 2026 - 22:04 | Willow Fiddler, Olivia Grandy, Om Shanbhag | The Globe and Mail