Surging water levels wash away part of railway bridge east of Montreal
Posted January 13, 2018 4:14 pm.
Last Updated January 13, 2018 5:00 pm.
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SHERBROOKE, Que. – Surging water levels in a Quebec river have washed away part of a railway bridge east of Montreal.
Genesee & Wyoming Canada Inc., which owns the St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railway, says the water levels in the St-François River rose overnight Friday night.
No trains were involved and the damage affects only railway infrastructure.
Genesee & Wyoming Canada says there were no injuries.
A railway emergency and recovery team is on site in Sherbrooke to assess damage and prepare the ground for future work.
Alternative routes will be established shortly to maintain customer service.