(Source: The Windsor Star June 13, 2012)
WINDSOR, Ontario — Brushes with death are part of the job for train operators, according to a 33-year veteran of the profession.
“What we call ‘near misses’ happen quite regularly, with people racing to get through crossings or get around gates,” said Tom Sonier, an engineer with Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. and a union representative for crew members. “It’s going to be by in a minute, if it’s a mile long. But maybe they’re used to being stopped somewhere else and don’t want to wait.”
Full story: The Windsor Star