Canadian National Railway (CN) has notified Brock residents that it will be carrying out vegetation control activities in the Brock Township area between April and October 2023.
“CN manages vegetation using both chemical and mechanical methods. CN is sensitive to concerns the community may have regarding chemical vegetation control and they would like to assure residents that at CN, they strive to safeguard our neighbouring communities and the environment,” said a statement.
It said if not managed properly, trees, brush or other vegetation can severely compromise rail and public safety. Vegetation can impede the view motorists have of oncoming trains and increase the risk of crossing accidents.
Unwanted vegetation can damage the integrity of the railbed, interfere with signals and switches, contribute to track side fires, compromise employee and citizens safety, reduce visibility for train crews at road crossings/train control signals and track side warning devices, to name a few of the potential risks, CN added.
The statement said CN’s annual vegetation control program is designed to mitigate these risks by managing brush, weeds, and other undesirable vegetation. This program is critical to ensure safe operations and contributes to the overall safety of the community.
A regularly updated schedule is available at: CN.ca/vegetation