MEDIA ADVISORY - TSB Releases Final Investigation Report on Derailment of
Dangerous Goods Cars near Brighton, Ontario

GATINEAU, QC, Oct. 25 /CNW/ - The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) will hold a media availability on October 27, 2010, to make public the TSB investigation report (R09T0092) on the derailment of six cars (three of which contained dangerous goods) near Brighton, Ontario, on March 21, 2009.  Safety concerns were raised as a result of the investigation.   

The Investigator-in-Charge, Mr. Rob Johnston, will answer questions in English.  Mr. Glen Pilon, Investigator/Technical Coordinator, will address questions in French.  The experts will be available for questions and interviews on site.

When:	Starting at 10 a.m. Eastern time on October 27, 2010
Who:	Mr. Rob Johnston, Investigator-in-Charge/Acting Director, Rail Investigations Branch and Mr. Glen Pilon, Investigator/Technical Coordinator
Where:	Library Room The Fairmont Royal York 100 Front Street West Toronto, Ontario
For a French interview:	Mr. Glen Pilon, Investigator/Technical Coordinator
To schedule an interview:	Transportation Safety Board of Canada Media Relations Telephone: [phone]

The news release and all relevant materials will be posted, at the same time, on the TSB website at www.bst-tsb.gc.ca.

The TSB is an independent agency that investigates marine, pipeline, railway and aviation transportation occurrences. Its sole aim is the advancement of transportation safety. It is not the function of the Board to assign fault or determine civil or criminal liability.

*Media not able to attend are invited to call TSB Media Relations following the event to schedule interviews.

For further information:

Transportation Safety Board of Canada
Media Relations
Telephone: [phone]