Statement: Mayor Bevilacqua recognizes Rail Safety Week
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The City of Vaughan believes all rail-related accidents are preventable
The following is a statement delivered
by Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua in recognition of Rail Safety Week:
“The City of Vaughan is home
to a vast network of rail operations, including CN, CP and Metrolinx. These
partnerships are vital to our ongoing city-building efforts and to providing
ever-growing access to more places and more markets for our residents and our
businesses.
“For the City of Vaughan, there is no
greater responsibility than the safety and well-being of
our
residents and the City takes that responsibility very seriously.
“With Rail Safety Week being
observed across North America, it serves as a reminder to remain diligent when
it comes to rail crossing safety and avoiding the risks associated with
trespassing near rail corridors. As Vaughan continues
to grow, safety and security remain high priorities for Council. We encourage
everyone to be aware and obey the signs at rail crossings.
“The City is home to CN’s
MacMillan Yard -- its largest rail classification facility. CP’s Vaughan
Intermodal Terminal -- the largest of CP’s 10 intermodal facilities -- is also
located here. These facilities help unlock important economic development
opportunities for the City of Vaughan, including Home Depot’s Stock and Flow
Campus, which led to the creation of 400 new local jobs.
“The basis for this
partnership, between the City of Vaughan and rail operators, has, and must
remain, rooted in a shared commitment to the safety and well-being of our
residents. We must continue to strive for more positive outcomes as our
partnerships with CN and CP remain open, transparent and stronger than ever.”
Rail Safety Week continues to Sept. 29. Here
are some tips to keep in mind:
- Always cross railway tracks at designated pedestrian or railway crossings.
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Don’t use railway property, bridges or tunnels as shortcuts.
- Don’t climb or walk around stopped trains – they can start moving at any time.
- Remember to always think safety first when it comes to trains.
For
more tips about keeping safe around railways, visit operationlifesaver.ca
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