Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway (MMA)
July 6, 2013 Derailment in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec (Update)
http://www.mmarail.com/sections/news/files/MMA_7.7.2013_Press%20Release_1415.EST.pdf
: Sunday, July 7, 2013: 1615 EST
Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway wishes to provide updated information on yesterday’s tragic train accident at Lac-Mégantic, Quebec. We are advised the fires are largely extinguished, and it appears the fire brigade will finish that part of their task shortly. Provincial and Federal authorities have taken control of the derailment area, and MMA personnel have not been able to enter to continue their investigation concerning cause and to plan recovery operations.
There are a dozen MMA representatives on hand in Lac-Mégantic, with more arriving continuously. Many have been there since yesterday afternoon, in spite of statements that MMA people have not been available. MMA has established a command center in the Municipal Building. On hand also is Yves Bourdon, MMA board member, who will be the “voice of the MMA” in dealing with municipal, provincial and Federal officials, emergency personnel, relief organizations and affected individuals and property owners. Also on hand is Robert Grindrod, MMA’s President and CEO.
More at:
http://www.mmarail.com/mma_news.php
I read that tanker railcars are leasing at $3,000/mo these days. All the more reason to keep them moving 24/7 rather than parking them at the "top of a hill" overnight.