Main-track derailment
Canadian Pacific Railway Company (CPKC)
Mile 65.8, Brooks Subdivision
Brooks, Alberta
The occurrence
On , a Canadian Pacific Railway Company (CPKC) mixed freight train travelling from Montreal, Quebec to Edmonton, Alberta, was proceeding west on the Brooks Subdivision when 18 intermodal flat cars (41 platforms ) carrying various goods, including dangerous goods, derailed near Brooks, Alberta. The second locomotive was also damaged as a result of the derailment.
There were no injuries, fires or leaks reported. Emergency personnel responded to the scene. The TSB is investigating.
Media materials
Deployment notice
TSB deployed a team of investigators following a train derailment near Brooks, Alberta
Calgary, Alberta, 6 February 2024 — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has deployed two investigators following a train derailment that occurred Monday near Brooks, Alberta. The TSB will gather information and assess the occurrence.
Investigation information
R24C0012
Main-track derailment
Canadian Pacific Railway Company (CPKC)
Mile 65.8, Brooks Subdivision
Brooks, Alberta
Investigator-in-charge
Devon Decker joined the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) in 2023 as a Senior Regional Investigator with the Rail/Pipeline Investigations Branch.
Before joining the TSB, Mr. Decker began his railway career working for Canadian Pacific Railway (CP). He began his time at CP in their Engineering Department performing track maintenance, followed by time in the Mechanical Department performing repairs and maintenance on locomotives. He finished his time with Canadian Pacific as Rail Traffic Controller. Devon then joined Canadian National Railway Company (CN) in the construction and maintenance of railway infrastructure, holding various management positions within the Engineering Department. He also worked at Transport Canada as a Railway Safety Inspector in the Prairie Northern Region. He lives in Calgary, Alberta.
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Class of investigation
This is a class 3 investigation. These investigations analyze a small number of safety issues, and may result in recommendations. Class 3 investigations are generally completed within 450 days. For more information, see the Policy on Occurrence Classification.
TSB investigation process
There are 3 phases to a TSB investigation
- Field phase: a team of investigators examines the occurrence site and wreckage, interviews witnesses and collects pertinent information.
- Examination and analysis phase: the TSB reviews pertinent records, tests components of the wreckage in the lab, determines the sequence of events and identifies safety deficiencies. When safety deficiencies are suspected or confirmed, the TSB advises the appropriate authority without waiting until publication of the final report.
- Report phase: a confidential draft report is approved by the Board and sent to persons and corporations who are directly concerned by the report. They then have the opportunity to dispute or correct information they believe to be incorrect. The Board considers all representations before approving the final report, which is subsequently released to the public.
For more information, see our Investigation process page.
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