The derailed train between Albert Canyon and Mount Revelstoke National Park.

21 June 2011

Train Derails Near Albert Canyon

Lauretta Canadian Pacific's Mountain Subdivision - A cargo train derailed Tuesday afternoon between Albert Canyon and Mount Revelstoke National Park.
 
CP Rail spokesperson Kevin Hrysak said a westbound freight train at around 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, 21 Jun 2011. It derailed about 25 kilometres east of Revelstoke.
 
Hrysak said 17 cars derailed in the incident.
 
Several cars were flipped on their side as a result of the derailment. Others were thrust into the air and one was hanging down the bank towards the Illecillewaet River.
 
Hrysak said there were no injuries or environmental damage related to the crash.
 
The crash scene is visible from the Trans-Canada Highway. Ministry of Transport personnel blocked off a pull out that provided unobstructed views of the derailment and were not letting people stop when the Times Review arrived on scene.
 
Hrysak said the cars that were derailed were either empty or hauling wood products.
 
He said there was no cause attributable to the incident. Cleanup is expected to start this evening after an investigation.
 
Hrysak said there was no timeline on when the line would reopen.

The derailed train between Albert Canyon and Mount Revelstoke National Park.