Here is more on that rail accident/explosion in Canada: rt.com

It is owned by private management co, Rail World, Inc. railworldinc.com

RWI says: “A railway management, consulting and investment corporation specializing in privatizations and restructurings. Its purpose is to promote rail industry privatization by bringing together government bodies wishing to sell their stakes with investment capital and management skills. Rail World was incorporated in July 1999 by Edward A. Burkhardt, who is the President and Chief Executive Officer.”

It operates in the US, Canada, Estonia and Poland.