MMA Train explodes at Lac-Mégantic

[cn nutbar]

The horrendous derailment at Lac-Megantic Quebec has raised concerns about rail transportation safety everywhere,particularly with the increase of trains carrying hazardous materials.Here in my hometown,both the Canadian National and the Canadian Pacific run mainline trains through heavily populated neighborhoods---God forbid,but a similar accident here would be catastrophic---here's a few pictures showing CP's Kinnear Yard trackage