Stanley Park Easter train halted due to track damage

The much-anticipated return of the Stanley Park Easter train ride has come to an abrupt halt. The ride is closed on Saturday, with the Vancouver Park Board saying a minor incident Friday night caused damage to a section of the track.No guests were on site and no staff were injured at the time.

“Preliminary assessments suggest that the damage is minor,” Vancouver city staff said in a release. “With the safety of staff and guests as our top priority, the train will be closed on Saturday to allow maintenance by contractors and a thorough safety inspection by Technical Safety BC.” All tickets purchased for Saturday will be refunded, and anyone with tickets for Sunday and Monday can also request a refund.Documents reveal what really happened to the Stanley Park train

The train was out of commission from September 2022 to the winter of 2023 after it failed an inspection.CRA no longer requiring tax return for bare trusts this yearThose included one engine leaking oil on a brake lining, one locomotive with brakes that were freezing, and one with a radiator that was overheating.

Portions of the track were rusty and multiple rail ties were found to have rotted with loose rail spikes. Brake issues were identified with every single passenger carriage.

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