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Originally Posted by Bunk
Of course he should concern himself with CP within city boundaries. Every time there's a derailment, every time there's a bridge collapse - it's the City's emergency responders that have to risk their lives to ensure public safety. It's the citizens of Calgary, that the Mayor represents, that are massively inconvenienced when we have to shut off major roadways and evacuate areas of the city. It's city taxpayers that pay the price.
He should call attention to these facts in the media, and also meet with CP representatives directly (as he has been doing) to make sure the railway operations and city can co-exist safely and effectively. Just as CP would have every right to question or call out City operations if they were affecting the safety of its employees.
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I would have less of an issue with his soapboxing with CP, if the headline was "Mayor demands meeting with Federal transportation officials about CP". Since its the Feds that really can only do anything about CP.. Its just a lot more sexier and headline grabbing I guess than making sure your own backyard is clean.