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The regional office is
located in New Westminster close to all main west coast rail yards and the district
offices of the CPR, CN and BNSF railways. It is also centrally located for access to the
many industry consignors and carriers of dangerous goods in the lower mainland and Fraser
Valley areas of B.C.
Railway Safety contains two divisions: Operations & Equipment and
Engineering. They are responsible, under the Railway Safety Act and Regulations for the
monitoring of railway equipment, infrastructure, operating practices, signal systems and
safety improvements to highway-railway grade crossings.
Transport Dangerous Goods promotes public safety and monitors compliance
with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations. They inspect consignors,
consignees and carriers by road at handling sites (behind the gate) where cargo is loaded,
unloaded or manufactured. They also monitor consignors, consignees and federally-regulated
railways at handling sites and while in transport.
For more information, contact:
Surface
Transport Canada
225 - 625 Agnes Road
New Westminster, B.C. V3M 5Y4 |
Telephone Number:
(604) 666-2955
Facsimile Number: (604) 666-7747
Carolyn Bowne, Regional Director Surface
Telephone Number: (604) 666-0011
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