Child Injured by CTrain at Banff Trail Station in Calgary
Hey everyone, just a quick update about a serious incident that happened this morning involving Calgary Transit. It's one of those situations that reminds us all how important safety is around public transportation.
Earlier today, on April 17, 2025, at around 8:15 a.m., a young child was struck by a CTrain near Banff Trail Station, right around the intersection of Banff Trail and 23 Avenue NW. Emergency crews rushed to the scene immediately, and thankfully, the child was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. That’s the bit of good news in an otherwise frightening morning.
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The area was temporarily shut down so crews could do what they needed to do. Banff Trail Station itself was closed, and Calgary Transit quickly put shuttle buses in place to reroute passengers through Brentwood Station and Lions Park Station. So if you were commuting through that stretch this morning and experienced some delays or had to switch to a shuttle, that’s why.
By 10 a.m., service was restored in both directions, and the station reopened. Calgary EMS confirmed the child’s condition as stable, and thankfully, no other injuries were reported. But it definitely shook up the morning routine for a lot of people.
What’s especially important here is the reminder it brings—everyone, but especially kids, need to be extra cautious around train crossings and platforms. And it also speaks to how crucial it is that our transit systems are designed with visibility and safety at top of mind.
Whether you're a daily rider or just occasionally use the CTrain, it's worth staying alert, respecting crossing signals, and making sure those around you do too. These incidents are rare, but when they happen, they can be terrifying. Let’s hope the child makes a full and speedy recovery, and maybe this incident sparks some further conversations about keeping our transit corridors even safer.
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