Unwanted vegetation can damage the integrity of the railbed, interfere with signals and switches, contribute to track side fires, compromise employee and citizens safety, reduce visibility for train crews at road crossings/train control signals and track side warning devices, to name a few of the potential risks. [...] We are sensitive to concerns your community may have regarding chemical vegetation control and I would like to assure you that at CN, we strive to safeguard our neighbouring communities and the environment. [...] The track infrastructure is composed of two main sections, the ballast section typically ranging from 16-24 feet (which is primarily gravel and supports the track structure) and the right of way portion (which is the area outside of the ballast section to the CN property boundary). [...] CN will use chemical control techniques on the ballast section and specific locations of the right of way throughout the network for safety reasons. [...] In addition, the contractors will ensure that vegetation control is performed with consideration of the environment and in accordance with the highest industry standards.
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