Rail Safety Week is observed in Canada from September 23^rd to 29^th, 2019 with a goal to highlight safe practices around railway property. Each year more than 100 Canadians are killed or seriously injured, as the result of railway crossing or trespassing incidents. Many of these incidents are preventable.

On September 24, 2019, members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Traffic Unit joined forces with CP Rail for “Operation Clear Track” which took place at various locations throughout Medicine Hat, with both education and enforcement components.

Resulting from the initiative, officer issued 22 tickets for offences including; distracted driving, impaired driving, fail to wear seatbelt and failing to obey traffic control device. In addition, three Vehicle Equipment Regulations violations were issued, along with one Railway Safety Act - Trespassing ticket.

The Medicine Hat Police Service reminds drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists to stay at a safe distance from trains and stay off railway property and tracks. Always obey railway signs and signals and before crossing, take a moment to stop, look and listen.

Media Contact:

A/Sgt Darren Holeha
Traffic Unit
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph:403-529-8471