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james t kirk · 08-11-2005, 02:26 PM

Some of you may have been reading the news about the recent increase of derailments with CNR (Canadian National Railway)

CNR has to be one of the most uncaring Canadian (really they are American, in fact, they are not allowed to answer the phones "Canadian National" anymore so as not to offend patriotic American ears, rather they must say, "CN") companies out there. There is a total disregard for the public, the public safey, and the safety of their workers. All CNR cares about is moving trains and increasing their share price.

vox_rox · 08-11-2005, 03:02 PM

I have to agree. The Wabumun Lake derailment disaster (it could only be called this) may effect the ground water in that region FOREVER with carcinogenic coal oil contaminants. It is tragic that such little care is taken when shipping such toxic substances so close to sensitive areas like lakes and rivers, or anywhere for that matter.

We should all be very suspicious of this company, but we should also take a very close look at just how the government deals with this situation. In reality, CN should have it's ability to use any track in this country revoked and hundreds of millions of dollars should be sucked out of that company to deal with all the wreckage they've caused over the last 5 years (Oh yes, this is not the first!).

My gawd, when will we take the transport of hazardous materials seriously in this country. So sad to have such a spineless group of pro-businees do-nothings in office. Martin, as an owner of a large shipping interest, obviously has more sympathy for the transport sector than he does for the people who must now live in and beside this tragically contanimated region.

Bad, bad, bad.

Peace,

Pierre

08-11-2005, 02:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
james t kirk Junkie Location: Toronto	CNR Derailments - Environmental Disasters and cuts to Maintenance Some of you may have been reading the news about the recent increase of derailments with CNR (Canadian National Railway) CNR has to be one of the most uncaring Canadian (really they are American, in fact, they are not allowed to answer the phones "Canadian National" anymore so as not to offend patriotic American ears, rather they must say, "CN") companies out there. There is a total disregard for the public, the public safey, and the safety of their workers. All CNR cares about is moving trains and increasing their share price. Last edited by james t kirk; 08-23-2005 at 01:38 PM..

08-11-2005, 03:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
vox_rox Psycho Location: Comfy Little Bungalow	I have to agree. The Wabumun Lake derailment disaster (it could only be called this) may effect the ground water in that region FOREVER with carcinogenic coal oil contaminants. It is tragic that such little care is taken when shipping such toxic substances so close to sensitive areas like lakes and rivers, or anywhere for that matter. We should all be very suspicious of this company, but we should also take a very close look at just how the government deals with this situation. In reality, CN should have it's ability to use any track in this country revoked and hundreds of millions of dollars should be sucked out of that company to deal with all the wreckage they've caused over the last 5 years (Oh yes, this is not the first!). My gawd, when will we take the transport of hazardous materials seriously in this country. So sad to have such a spineless group of pro-businees do-nothings in office. Martin, as an owner of a large shipping interest, obviously has more sympathy for the transport sector than he does for the people who must now live in and beside this tragically contanimated region. Bad, bad, bad. Peace, Pierre __________________ --- There is no such thing as strong coffee - only weak people. ---