Media invited to observe Government of Canada train derailment exercise
Media Advisory
Lévis, Québec — February 23, 2017
Media are invited to participate in a guided tour of Exercise Athéna, which will include a simulated train derailment where participants will be faced with an actual fire using a replicated railcar prop, and a simulated virtual derailment tool developed specifically for this exercise.
Exercise Athéna, hosted by Transport Canada, and Defence Research and Development Canada‘s Centre for Security Science, will bring together federal experts, first responders, rail operators, and specialized industry responders in order to improve Canada’s response capabilities in the event of an incident involving a train carrying flammable liquids, such as crude oil.
Date: February 26, 2017
Time: 1:15 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Location:
Institut maritime du Québec
2965 rue de l’Etchemin
Lévis, QC
G6W 7X5
Notes for media:
Media is asked to report to reception at the main building at 1:00 p.m. to sign in. There is parking at the front of the building.
You will be required to show media credentials to access the site.
Please RSVP by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2017, to Marko Maksimovic: marko.maksimovic@forces.gc.ca
Contacts:
Delphine Denis
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Marc Garneau
Minister of Transport, Ottawa
613-991-0700
Media Relations
Transport Canada, Ottawa
613-993-0055