In this case, CN Rail has freight trains running on the same tracks. I've discussed with your team the potential for CN to provide assistance in a situation like this. In a maritime environment, there's actually a legal requirement to go to the aid of mariners who are in distress. Should Transport Canada look at a similar regulatory framework? I ask this knowing that CN are often co-operative and want to help get you out of the way because they need to get by, but should there be a more formal regulatory requirement for other rail users to come to the assistance of broken-down trains?
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