Couches, mattresses intentionally placed on train tracks in Windsor, Ont.: police
Police say couches, mattresses and rocks were used in repeated incidents that caused delays and raised derailment risks.
- The Windsor Police Service is investigating 12 vandalism and arson incidents on railway tracks since January, creating a serious risk of derailment within Windsor, Ont.
- Suspects have placed large items like couches and mattresses on tracks, threw rocks at VIA Rail trains in April, and set a fire on June 26, police say.
- Police warn that "devastating consequences" could result from tampering with tracks, including train derailment and serious injury or death to passengers and emergency responders.
- Investigators identified a geographic pattern, with most incidents occurring between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. along the corridor between George Avenue and Pillette Road.
- The WPS is requesting public assistance to identify suspects, asking anyone with dash cam, security camera, or cellphone video to contact them at 255-6700, extension 4000.
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Witnesses to the incidents are now being sought.
Windsor police investigate a series of railway arson and vandalism incidents
Windsor Police have announced that they are investigating a series of railway vandalism and arson that have occurred since the beginning of 2026. In many cases, large objects, including couches, mattresses and other debris, were intentionally placed on the tracks.
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Couches, mattresses intentionally placed on train tracks in Windsor, Ont.: police
WINDSOR - Police in Windsor, Ont., say a series of vandalism and arson incidents on railway tracks since January have created a serious risk of train derailment.
Couches, mattresses intentionally placed on train tracks in Windsor, Ont.: police – 105.9 The Region
WINDSOR — Police in Windsor, Ont., say a series of vandalism and arson incidents on railway tracks since January have created a serious risk of train derailment. Police say they’ve responded to many cases of large objects, including couches and mattresses, being intentionally placed on the tracks, causing significant train delays and raising the risk of a collision that could have led to serious injury or death. They say they’re aware of 12 vand…
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