On August 20, CN led a large-scale emergency response drill near the Bulkley River in Smithers, B.C., simulating a train derailment involving 24 tank cars. While only an exercise, the drill was designed to test the coordination between CN and key stakeholders, including emergency response teams, government regulators, and local First Nations communities.
The two-day event featured both a table-top exercise and an equipment deployment. Over 60 participants collaborated to ensure that in the event of a real incident, response teams are prepared to act swiftly and safely.