In line with that comment, there was a more recent disaster in Lac-Megantic in 2013. Inquiry brought to light that there were more tracks and operators than those we are used to see in Canada (CN, CP and VIA). It also revealed various cost cutting means that led up to this event (skeleton crew, long hours, lack of safety measures.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lac-M%C3%A9gantic_rail_disaste...