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Canadian Pacific Railway Execs Take Aim At New U.S. Electronic Braking Rules

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 14 May, 2015 01:03 PM
    CALGARY — Top executives at Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. are objecting to new U.S. rules that would require a new braking system meant to stop derailments.
     
    Chief operating officer Keith Creel says the push for electronically controlled pneumatic brakes isn't based on valid science and there are better ways to spend that money.
     
    The changes were announced earlier this month at a news conference with Canadian Transport Minister Lisa Raitt and U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx.
     
    The announcement also set out a phase-out plan for the model of tank cars involved in the fiery crash in Lac Megantic, Que., nearly two years ago that killed 47 people.
     
    Creel had more positive things to say about what's being done to address that issue, saying requirements for stronger tank cars can't come soon enough.
     
    CEO Hunter Harrison says layering on more regulations won't accomplish anything if they're not followed, as human behaviour is at the root of the issue.
     
    "Writing another reg doesn't do any good," Harrison said. "If people don't live up to reg one, two and three, why are they going to do four?"

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