CALGARY, Dec. 16, 2014 /CNW/ - Canadian Pacific (CP)
has reviewed the Transportation Safety Board's report on the
collision between two CP freight trains near Dunmore, AB in May, 2013 and is fully
supportive of the TSB's conclusion with respect to cab monitoring
technology.
CP applauds the TSB's call for the implementation of cab
monitoring technology both for post-accident analysis and its use
during in-train operations to prevent accidents.
"The technology has proven effective in analyzing the cause of
railroad accidents, but its true value is in preventing incidents
in the first place," said Keith
Creel, CP President and Chief Operating Officer. "We
reiterate our call for the correct implementation of this tool,
which has lowered the frequency of collisions by almost half in
similar industries."
After U.S. transit agencies implemented monitoring technology,
the National Transit Database reported the following safety
improvements:
- 40 percent reduction in collisions per million miles
traveled
- 30 percent reduction in passenger injuries
- 30 to 50 percent reduction in unsafe driving events
- Reduction in severity of collisions
In its report, the TSB acknowledged that the Canadian
Transportation and Safety Board Act is a barrier to the
implementation of this technology in Canada.
"When this technology can be implemented elsewhere and lead to
such remarkable improvements in public safety, the key question is
why it wouldn't be put to use in locomotives as well," Mr. Creel
added.
Immediately following the incident, CP took the appropriate
actions to address the primary cause of this accident.
Safety is the highest priority at CP, where the top causes of
safety failures are studied and understood, and the company's
robust safety culture drives a constant system-wide evaluation of
application of best practices.
About Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP)(NYSE:CP) is a transcontinental railway in
Canada and the United States with direct links to eight
major ports, including Vancouver
and Montreal, providing North
American customers a competitive rail service with access to key
markets in every corner of the globe. CP is growing with its
customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services,
logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpr.ca to see
the rail advantages of Canadian Pacific.
SOURCE Canadian Pacific