The train tracks on the northern side of Vernon, near Stickle Road, are causing concern as water from the nearby creek creeps perilously close to overflowing onto the tracks.
When reached for a comment, Ian McCord, a spokesperson for the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, directed all inquiries to Transport Canada.
鈥淭he TPSB only deals with accidents on the tracks, not flood risks.鈥�
Transport Canada provided a statement, saying that it is, 鈥渕onitoring the situation for potential impacts to rail safety operations, and compliance of companies with the Railway Safety Act.鈥�
鈥淯nder the Railway Safety Act, railway companies are responsible for the safety of their rail line infrastructure, railway equipment and operations.鈥�
Canadian Pacific Railway is the company that operates on the tracks.
Under the Railway Safety Act, tracks need to be 鈥渋nspected and maintained to ensure that the line of track is safe for railway operations.鈥�
In the event of a fire, flood or severe storm, a special track inspection must be made of the track involved as soon as possible.
The Morning Star has reached out to CP Rail and is awaiting a response.
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