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Vanderhoof Residents Warned to Stay Away From Railway Tracks - Northern Sentinel
CP Police say pedestrians have been running in front of trains all summer, and trespassing on railway property can bring a $575 fine.
- Emergency responders arrived at Burrard Avenue and the Yellowhead Highway in Vanderhoof before 9 p.m. Sunday after a CN Rail train stopped on the tracks during an incident requiring RCMP, BC Ambulance, and fire crews.
- Pedestrians in Vanderhoof have reportedly been running in front of passing trains to avoid waiting, creating close calls throughout the summer months.
- CP Police are reminding residents that trespassing on railway tracks is illegal; under the Railway Safety Act of Canada, section 26.1, offenders face fines of $575.
- Const. James Thorne offered three safety tips, urging pedestrians to "obey the railway crossing control devices and do not attempt to beat the train."
- Black Press Media has contacted the RCMP and CP Police for additional information as authorities continue investigating the ongoing situation in Vanderhoof.
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CP Police are reminding Vanderhoof residents that trespassing on railway tracks or property is not only dangerous, but is illegal. According to Const. James Thorne, under the Railway Safety Act of Canada, section 26.1, it is an offence for any person to trespass on railway property and can result in a fine of $575. The CN mainline passes directly through Vanderhoof, and some pedestrians reportedly do not want to wait for trains to pass. “Inciden…
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