Friday, April 19, 2024

VIA Rail derailment: one year later

First Published:

One year ago a VIA Rail train went off the tracks in Burlington.

Three people died instantly, and dozens more were injured. CHCH News is bringing you special coverage on the anniversary, with the latest on the victims and the investigation.

Trains are running though as they normally do here, frequently stopping traffic as they cross King Road. But one year ago tomorrow, the area was glowing with flashing red and blue lights from police cruisers, fire trucks and ambulances. Dozens of neighbours were out of their living rooms, gathered on the grass, watching and waiting for answers. While we now know VIA passenger train 92 was speeding, Melissa Raftis tells us all are still waiting for many of the same answers – mainly, why.


[projekktor src=’https://488b0f6bbd6e1f02d285-a9990803a5649dd3960d912508d8bce9.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/2013-0225-VIAinvestEN6.mp4′]

More Top News

Sportsline: Allan Cup Challenge tournament director Don Robertson

VIDEO: Canada's oldest national hockey championship, the Allan Cup Challenge, begins Saturday in Dundas. On April 27, the final will be televised on CHCH...

Hamilton police report 26% increase in hate-related incidents in 2023

Hate in Hamilton is on the rise, according to figures pulled from the city's latest police report. On Friday, the force said it recorded 220...

Gas line struck after stolen car crashes into Hamilton home

A stolen truck ruptured a gas line after it was driven into a Hamilton home early Friday. Police say no one was injured, and the...

Niagara police seek missing 54-year-old woman

Niagara police are turning to the public for help locating a missing 54-year-old woman. They say Marni Parliament was last seen on April 9 at...

Part of Highway 6 closed after fire breaks out at Hamilton home

Emergency crews from Hamilton are on the scene battling a fully engulfed house fire on Highway 6. Police have closed the roadway in both directions. The...

Arbitrator awards hospital union in Ontario with 6% wage increase, new benefits

Nearly 65,000 hospital workers across Ontario will be getting a wage increase of six per cent. After signing a solidarity pact last fall, the Ontario...

Sportsline: Allan Cup Challenge tournament director Don Robertson

VIDEO: Canada's oldest national hockey championship, the Allan Cup Challenge, begins Saturday in Dundas. On April 27, the final will be televised on CHCH...