When a reportable railway accident or incident takes place, the report to the Board shall contain as much of the following information as is available:
(a) the train number and direction;
(b) the names of the railway company and the track operator;
(c) the names of the crew members;
(d) the date and time of the accident or incident;
(e) he location of the accident or incident by reference to a mileage or subdivision location and, where applicable, the track designation in yard;
(f) the number of crew members, passengers and other persons that were killed or sustained a serious injury;
(g) a description of the accident or incident and the extent of any damage to the rolling stock, the railway, a commodity pipeline, the environment and other property;
(h) a summary description of any dangerous goods contained in or released from the rolling stock;
(i) in the case of a reportable accident, the anticipated time of arrival of wreck-clearing equipment; and
(j) the name, location and title of the person making the report.
In addition to the reporting requirements set out above, the person making the report shall, in a form approved by the Board, submit to the Board within 30 days after the accident or incident all the above information, unless otherwise exempted by the Board. |