A 30-year-old railway employee died on 12 September 2026, at around 3 a.m., in an accident involving a moving train in Montreal, Canada. The accident happened near the intersection of De Lorimier Avenue and Notre-Dame Street in the Ville-Marie borough, close to the Jacques Cartier Bridge, on the grounds of the Port of Montreal.
The employee worked for Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), a Calgary-based rail operator. According to initial police reports, the train began moving while the employee was on the tracks. The exact circumstances have not yet been established.
Investigation under way
Both the Montreal police (SPVM) and the federal Transportation Safety Board (TSB) are investigating the accident. Forensic technicians have examined the site; neither agency has yet made the precise circumstances public.
A CPKC spokesperson said the safety and well-being of its railroaders remains the company’s highest priority. The Teamsters Canada union stated: “A railroader left for their shift last night and did not come home. Nothing else matters today.”
Relevance for EHS professionals
Accidents in which staff on the tracks are struck by moving equipment rank among the most serious risks worldwide in rail and port logistics. This case underscores the importance of clear procedures for blocking or releasing track sections before train movements resume, regardless of the jurisdiction in which a rail operator works.
Source: 30-year-old worker killed by moving train, 15 September 2026
