How do you deal with an oil spill on the Skeena River?
That’s what personnel from CN, the Kitsumkalum First Nation, CN contractors, and others are practicing this week.
Participants spent a day in the classroom where they are presented with a mock train derailment scenario.
The purpose is to share knowledge and engage in discussion on appropriate response strategies.
On the water exercises are set for Wednesday, putting students through a number of containment and recovery strategies and tactics.
Officials say thetraining will help all participants be prepared for an effective response to any potential incident.