A worker was killed on September 12, 2026, after being struck by a train while performing maintenance on railway tracks near the Jacques‑Cartier Bridge at the Port of Montreal. The fatal incident occurred at night when a train passed over the same tracks where the worker was positioned.
Port authorities confirmed that the victim was part of a maintenance crew operating on the active rail line. The crew was engaged in work on the tracks when the train arrived, resulting in the collision that caused the sole fatality.
The Port of Montreal routinely permits maintenance teams to work on active railway lines, a practice that has previously been linked to safety concerns. While the specific circumstances surrounding the worker’s presence on the tracks at the time of the train’s passage have not been released, officials note that such operations are subject to established safety protocols.
Investigators are expected to review the incident to determine whether standard procedures were followed and to assess any factors that may have contributed to the worker’s exposure to an oncoming train. The incident adds to a series of safety-related events that have occurred in the port’s rail environment.
No additional injuries were reported, and train service on the line was temporarily halted while emergency responders attended to the scene. The worker’s identity has not been disclosed, and the port has not provided further details regarding the victim’s role or the specific maintenance task being performed.
The Port of Montreal has indicated that it will cooperate fully with any investigations and will continue to monitor safety practices for crews working on active rail lines.