Train Derailment Boston Bar

Disclaimer:

• Information provided is based on reports received by Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR)
• Information provided is considered to be current at the time of posting, but is subject to change

Incident description

Incident Date	December 22, 2024
Name	DGIR: 245149
Source	Locomotive
Nearest Community	Boston Bar, B.C.
Spilled Content	Grain
Who is involved	Ministry of Environment and Parks (ENV), Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness (EMCR), Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Rail, Canada Nation Railway Company (CN Rail)

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Response phase details

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Most recent updates

December 22

On December 22^nd, the Environmental Emergency Branch (EEB) received a report of grain cars derailing along the Fraser River near Boston Bar. The rail cars are from a Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) train traveling on a Canadian National (CN) line.

The reports indicate that there are no leaks or dangerous goods spilled.

One railcar floated down the river approximately 2 kilometers, but came to rest on the river bank.

Two additional cars are in the river at the derailment site. 

All rail cars are reported to be stable. Response crews have been deployed and are on scene working to further secure the cars.

EEB is continuing to monitor the situation.

Further updates will be made when more information is available.