Tafisa Canada, Inc. President Louis Brassard has issued regular communiques to customers since a nearby railroad disaster destroyed parts of the city of Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, and also affecting shipping.

Panel manufacturer Tafisa says the rail line to its plant in Lac-Mégantic will be operational by year end. The spur line serving its giant melamine plant, which handled 60 cars weekly, was closed following a derailment and explosion in July.