More Canadians Killed in Rail Accidents Than Air Accidents Last Year: Report

More Canadians died in rail accidents than in air accidents last year, according to a Transportation Safety Board (TSB) report. In 2023, there were 33 air transportation fatalities, the Annual Report to Parliament 2023–24 said, compared with 67 rail accident fatalities, as first reported by Blacklock’s Reporter. The report notes that 20 of the 33 air-related accidents involved private aircraft and private pilots. Regarding rail-related deaths, TSB says trespassing was a major culprit for the high number. “Among these fatalities, 53 involved trespassers, compared to 51 in 2022 and the 10-year average of 41,” the report authors wrote. They also noted that while the number of rail-related fatalities was higher than the 65 reported in 2023, it was below the 10-year average of 68 deaths....