DO YOU HEAR THE SILENCE? - Finally!

It has been an extremely long wait but instructions were recently issued by Canadian Pacific Railway for whistle cessation at Parkside Drive. There are still the occasional whistles being blown, but over time this too should stop altogether. In speaking with Canadian Pacific Railway there may be some delay in all conductors receiving the bulletin, and at times it may happen out of habit, or if there is something on the track or in the area that requires the whistle to be blown. I will be keeping in touch with an area resident to see how things progress.

If you do have any concerns with the whistling you can either contact my office or call directly to the railway "Community Connect" line at 1-800-766-7912.

Your patience with this issue has been greatly appreciated. I would also like to pass along my thanks to David Sweet our local Member of Parliament for his interest in this issue and his assistance with making inquiries with Transport Canada which helped move things along, as well as City staff members Ed Switenky, Rob Galloway, Don Fisher, Ron Sabo and Adam Sweedland.

All the Best in 2007

Margaret McCarthy, Flamborough Councillor Ward 15
 

2/9/07 - Click Here to View an Article from the Flamborough Review
"Train Whistles Fewer, But Not Completely Stopped"

Elimination of the Parkside Train Whistle

The required steps for the elimination of the train whistle at Parkside Drive are progressing nicely. The Safety Report commissioned by the City has now been completed and a report will be prepared by staff recommending support for the anti-whistling by-law, with suggested safety recommendations to be implemented, for the July 12, 2006 Committee of the Whole meeting. It is anticipated that the Canadian Pacific Railway will agree with the recommendation and it is my goal to have the whistle eliminated by the end of the summer and perhaps earlier if at all possible.

Click here to view the report going to the Committee of the Whole, July 12, 2006

Click here to read the Detailed Safety Assessment - May, 2006

Click here for the Spectator Article - April 12, 2006

Spectator Article - April 7, 2006

Flamborough Review Article - March 17, 2006

Flamborough Review Article - September 23, 2005