Surrey Coal Train Derailment Underscores Urgency of North Vancouver Chlorine Facility Vote

North Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 17, 2026) - On February 5, 2026 a Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) coal train derailed 20 cars near Colebrook Road and 125A Street in South Surrey, leaving what local MLA Brent Chapman described as "twisted carnage." No injuries were reported, and no hazardous materials were released. But for communities living alongside rail corridors that carry far more dangerous cargo, this recent derailment is a stark reminder of what's at...

2026-02-17 8:00 AM EST