# Broken Rail, Extreme Cold, and Safety Gaps | Ottawa News

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Published: 2026-07-22T23:41:23+00:00
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## Resource

A Quebec freight train derailment in December points to a broken rail likely snapped by extreme cold and stress from a prior wheel issue — despite a recent inspection finding nothing wrong. Though no injuries occurred and most cargo stayed off the frozen river, the track’s 47 broken-rail incidents in 2025 — many in winter — reveal a troubling pattern. The Transportation Safety Board is still investigating, but the case underscores how unpredictable infrastructure failures can be — even with routine checks — and why extreme weather demands smarter, proactive maintenance. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f3e0f0f2f47dcfeb

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