Safety inspector calls Barrhaven rail crossing "a threat to safe railway operations"

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The City of Ottawa released two memos today regarding an incident on Thursday morning involving an OC Transpo bus at a Barrhaven rail crossing.

First, a memo from Railway Safety Inspector John Valencik: “An OC Transpo bus transporting passengers stopped under and came into contact with an activated railway crossing gate arm and was in close proximity to a passing VIA train.” The memo asks the City of Ottawa to respond by November 21 on how it plans to fix the hazard. Read the full memo. Second, the a memo from city manager Kent Kirkpatrick, where he indicates that OC Transpo is reviewing procedures and directives in regards to how bus drivers approach railway crossings. Read the full memo.