Screws, Not Speed, Caused Toronto Derailment | Canada News

A GO Transit train derailed near Toronto’s Union Station in February, and a new report reveals the culprit: missing or worn-out track screws that visual inspections missed. Annual geometry checks didn’t catch the slow degradation, exposing flaws in how safety is monitored. Metrolinx’s CEO confirmed no fault with the train or crew—just aging infrastructure gone unnoticed. Since then, they’ve ramped up inspections and updated procedures to catch such issues earlier. No injuries occurred, but riders got automatic refunds for delays—a stark reminder that even tiny details can derail entire systems.

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