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Oil train derails near Mosier, Oregon, smoke visible for miles

The train was operated by Union Pacific, according to The Oregonian.

“I can confirm it's ours,” Union Pacific spokesman Justin Jacobs told the newspaper.

Multiple cars have derailed near the Rock Creek overpass, just west of town, KOIN-TV reported.

Oregon State Police and the Hood River County Sheriff’s office are assisting with the scene, according to KOIN. Mosier Elementary School is evacuating all students to the Wahtonka campus.

A fire broke out after the derailment, the Oregon Department of Forestry confirmed to KOIN. ODF is dispatching fire crews to help, as the blaze is near state land.

The accident has also shut down a stretch of Interstate 84 between Mosier and The Dalles. Westbound traffic is stopping at mile marker 87, and eastbound traffic can't go past mile post 64.

 Mosier is a city of some 400 residents in Wasco County, Oregon, on the left bank of the Columbia River.

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/520916/Belgium-train-cr... 

High speed horror as three killed and 40 injured in ‘violent’ train crash

 Published 6th June 2016

TWITTER

HORROR: The death toll is likely to increase

AT LEAST three people have been killed and more than 40 have been injured following a “violent” train crash.

A passenger train crashed into the back of a goods train in the Belgian town of Hermalle-sous-Huy late on Sunday.

Two of the six carriages were derailed in the collision – with people trapped in the worst hit of the wreckage having to wait three hours to be rescued.

At least nine people have been severely wounded in the crash, with many still waiting to be rescued according to officials.

Announcing the death toll, local Mayor Francis Dejon said: “These are numbers that are likely to evolve.”

Railway officials are investigating claims that the incident was caused by a lightning strike on the line earlier that day.

Frederic Sacre, a spokesman for Belgian railway manager Infrabel, said: “Two trains were on the same track.

“The passenger train crashed into the back of the goods train.”

He added that the crash caused a violent shock – injuring dozens of passengers.

One survivor said the first two carriages were “destroyed” by the 55mph collision.

The shaken witness, described the “scenes of chaos”.

He added: “I do not know if there are dead but there are wounded”.

Emergency services and reinforcements from the nearby city of Liege are at the site of the crash.

A Foreign Office spokesperson said it is investigating the incident – but could not confirm or deny if any Brits were hurt in the incident.

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Freight train derails in Orlando, Sunrail delayed

ORLANDO, Fla. — 

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Train derails near Dyno Nobel plant

LARAMIE COUNTY , Wyo. (KGWN) Monday 16 rail cars from an Eastbound, 166-car train derailed West of Cheyenne. The derailment happened off Otto Rd. just West of Dyno Nobel. There were no injuries to the crew or public according to Union Pacific.

The Union Pacific train originated in Hinkle, Oregon and was destined for North Platte, Nebraska. The cars were carrying mixed freight.

The Cause is under investigation. Union Pacific is utilizing alternate routes to continue moving trains in the area.

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Metra Train Derails in Downtown Chicago

A train derailment and mechanical failure caused extensive delays on two Metra lines during the Friday afternoon commute. 

A train on the Metra Electric District line derailed in the afternoon, halting inbound and outbound movement near 11th St, according to Metra.

Metra Train Derails, Causing Massive Delays

Inbound train #128, scheduled to arrive at Millennium Station at 4:02 p.m. derailed shortly before arrival, according to Metra's website. 

Inbound and outbound trains were cleared to proceed through the area around 4:40 p.m., but extensive delays are expected on the Electric District line.

Outbound train #2225 on the Milwaukee District-West line, scheduled to depart Union Station at 4:05 p.m., was operating at a 36 minute delay due to mechanical failure, according to Metra. 

All eastbound South Shore trains were also temporarily stopped at Millennium Station, with delays continuing for several hours into the evening. 

Train carrying corn derails in Cottonwood

Posted: Fri 9:01 PM, Jun 10, 2016  | 

Updated: Fri 9:02 PM, Jun 10, 2016

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13-car freight train derailment reported inside Howard Street Tunnel

WMAR Staff

6:25 AM, Jun 13, 2016

Baltimore Fire crews are investigating a 13-car freight train derailment inside the Howard Street Tunnel Monday morning.

Twelve derailed train cars were empty. One car was filled with a "possible flammable liquid" later identified as acetone, used in nail polish remover, according to fire officials. No hazardous materials were released during the incident.

Firefighters said there's no danger to the public. There were no punctures or leaks to the affected railcar and no poisonous gases or substances released, officials said. No fires or injuries were reported.

Investigators are looking into the cause of the derailment, yet officials aren't ruling out foul play.

The train derailed at 5:45 a.m. and closed several intersections near Mount Royal Avenue and Howard Street.

Motorists are advised to avoid Mount Royal Avenue between North Avenue and Charles Street.

http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2016/06/23/2003649252

Two hurt as train derails in Hualien

Carriages of a Tzechiang-class express train yesterday lie on the side of the railway tracks between Fuyuan and Guangfu stations in Hualien County after the train derailed. 
Jun 23, 2016

Two passengers were injured when a Tzechiang-class express train derailed in Hualien County yesterday afternoon, the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) said.

The derailment occurred at 2:49pm when the train, which had begun its trip at Kaohsiung’s Sinzuoying Station and was carrying 200 passengers, was on its way to Hualien, the TRA said.

The Nos. 7, 8 and 9 carriages derailed when the train was between Fuyuan (富源) and Guangfu (光復) townships, with the latter two carriages overturning on the side of the tracks.

The No. 7 carriage was left severely tilted to one side.

Two female passengers sustained minor injuries and were taken to the Taipei Veterans’ General Hospital Fonglin Branch in Fonglien (鳳林).

The TRA said the derailment also damaged three transmission towers, 100m of power lines, 300 pre-stressed concrete sleepers and 300m of track.

Full operations on the damaged section of track are due to resume by 12pm today.

The TRA said that the derailment had affected the schedules of 37 trains and an estimated total of 5,300 passengers.

Yesterday’s incident was the second derailment on the Hualien-Taitung line this month.

On June 4, high temperatures were suspected to have caused the tracks to deform, leading to a derailment of a northbound Chukuang-class train.

The temperature of the affected tracks was recorded at 63°C, higher than the 60?C the tracks are designed to withstand.

None of the 50 passengers on that train suffered major injuries, but the incident severely damaged 250m of train track.

Asked about the cause of yesterday’s derailment, the TRA said that the temperatures on the track were measured at 54?C, which did not exceed the temperature limit.

It said footage from surveillance cameras on the train did not indicate any unusual occurance and that an investigation would be conducted to determine the cause of the incident.

The deformation of the tracks could have been caused by derailment or by the train driver applying the emergency brakes, it said.

The design of the tracks could be flawed as well, the TRA added.

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TRAIN DERAILMENT IN CT LEAVES TWO PEOPLE CRITICALLY INJURED

It’s understood five wagons on the goods train came off the tracks earlier this evening.

CAPE TOWN - Two people are in a critical condition after a train derailed near Sir Lowry’s Pass in Cape Town.

It’s understood five wagons on the goods train came off the tracks earlier this evening.

The cause of the derailment is not known at this stage.

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Eurostar passengers stranded for 8 HOURS in the middle of France 'without food and water' then forced to climb on to the tracks after train experiences 'technical issue'

• Eurostar ES9010 experienced a 'technical problem' yesterday morning 
• Train was pushed to Fresnoy where passengers boarded replacement 
• Holidaymakers arrived in Paris after an 11 hour journey from London 

Eurostar passengers were forced to endure an 8 hour delay, stranded near Fresnoy, France yesterday after the train they were travelling on experienced a 'technical issue'.

Travellers of all ages, young and old, were asked to climb on to the tracks to board a replacement train to complete their journey, which arrived in Paris at 8.30pm - 11 hours after they had set off from London.

Outraged holidaymakers have slammed the train company for a 'severe' lack of communication during their ordeal, claiming that the train 'ran out of food and water' and that staff onboard had been as 'kept in the dark as the passengers'.

Passengers on the ES9010 were forced to wait on the tracks for a replacement service after their train experienced 'technical problems'

Passengers of all ages were asked to climb out at Fresnoy, around 30 minutes away from Paris by train

Eurostar passengers stranded in France after technical issues

Eurostar train ES9010 had departed London St Pancras at 8.31am but at 11.45am (local time) it stopped in the middle of France with a 'technical issue'.

Angry holidaymakers have blasted Eurostar for a 'severe' lack of communication on the ground.

Lauren Poulter who was onboard told MailOnline Travel: 'Not even the staff on board were told what was going on or any sort of time frame. At one point in the afternoon the train even run out of food and water.

http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/683298/Train-derailment-Germany...

Train crash leaves 10 injured after landslide causes derailment

A TRAIN driver is seriously injured after a landslide caused a major incident on a railway line.

EPA

Another three rail employees and six passengers were also injured in the incident this morning.

The train, a Regional Express 4251, was travelling from Koblenz to Frankfurt in Germany when it slid off the tracks.

The driver is being treated in a hospital in Koblenz, the railway announced.

EPA

Reports from Germany suggest the landslide was caused by heavy rain.

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10 injured after rollercoaster derails

The two adults and eight children were all being treated at local hospitals, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) quoted Police Scotland as saying.

One adult and one child are in stable condition and three children are expected to be allowed home later, said the report.

The accident involved the Tsunami ride at the M&D’s park near Strathclyde Park in Motherwell. Six ambulance crews and a specialist operation team, as well as six fire engines were on the scene after being called on Sunday afternoon.

Police Scotland revised down the number of the injured from its initial estimate of 11 and confirmed there were nine passengers on the ride at the time, while eyewitnesses claimed the carriage smashed into a toddlers’ ride when it hit the ground, as reported by the online Scotsman newspaper.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oicpSuce-kg

"On arrival it became clear a series of five gondolas connected on a train on the Tsunami ride have detached from the rails, struck the superstructure and then struck the ground." Chief Inspector David Bruce was quoted by BBC as saying.

"As a result of this accident, 10 people have been injured, two adults and eight children," he added.

The M&D’s theme park announced on its website that the theme park is closed due to an incident.

"A serious incident occurred at M&D’s today involving the tsunami rollercoaster. We have all emergency services on site to assist. The theme park is closed until further notice," said the spokesperson for the theme park.

There are also messages and videos on social media about the incident of the rollercoaster carriage crash with children and adults on board, saying "it’s like something out a horror film".

Scottish First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon said:"My thoughts are with everyone involved in this terrible incident at M&D’s theme park, especially those injured."

Earlier, Police Scotland declined to make any comment on the incident on the phone when contacted by Xinhua.

Large fire after two BNSF trains collide, derail near Panhandle

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Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway has confirmed two trains were involved in an incident that has caused a large fire at the eastern edge of the town of Panhandle.

The incident was reported at 8:40 a.m. Two trains appear to have collided and derailed. There is a large amount of debris at the scene about five miles east of town near U.S. Highway 60.

No other details, including any injuries, are yet known.

A representative from BNSF said more details would be released later this morning.

This story will be updated.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/freight-train-derails-selkir...

A train derailment in Selkirk, Man. on Wednesday evening has left a number of freight cars lying in ditches alongside the track, some with their wheels torn away.

It's the second time this week that a derailment has happened on that stretch of line, the first occurring on Monday, according to Kevin Crooks, who works at Kinetic Machine Works, a business that backs onto the tracks in the northwest corner of the city.

He described the scene from Wednesday as "a train-wreck, literally," saying there are some cars rolled over in the ditch "and a bunch of others all askew, just kind of piled up."

The wheels on a number of freight cars were torn off in the derailment. (Courtesy Adam Flood)

"There's a lot of wheels missing off them," he added.

Cranes were brought out Wednesday to remove some of the cars but an approaching storm forced crews to abandon the effort, Crooks said.

He estimates about 10 cars remain to be cleared at the scene.

There's no official word on what the cars were hauling, though Crooks has heard it was a concrete powder mix. Selkirk Redi Mix Ltd, a supplier of concrete mix has a plant on the other side of the tracks from Kinetic Machine Works.

A number of freight cars are lying on their sides, in the ditch alongside the track. (Courtesy Adam Flood)

The rail line is owned by CP Rail and operated by Lake Line Railroad. A CP Rail spokeswoman declined to comment and referred calls to Lake Line Railroad.

No one from Lake Line has yet returned calls from CBC.

Crooks said the ground in the area where the derailments happened is saturated after several days of rain, and he thinks it could have played a part in the crash.

"It's kind of shocking that they had two in a week," he said.

Selkirk Mayor Larry Johannson said he wasn't aware of the derailment until CBC News called.

Selkirk is located about 30 kilometres north of Winnipeg.

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Train derails in Randleman, several intersections blocked

RANDLEMAN, N.C. — A derailed train is blocking a number of intersections in Randleman after a number of train cars went off the tracks.

Dispatchers with Randolph County Communications tells us that there were no injuries when the derailment happened earlier this afternoon.

Among the roads blocked by the train cars is U.S. 311 between Interstate 73 and Business 220 in Randleman.

There is no estimate when the roads will be reopened.

and another:

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Train with hazardous material derails

Madura McCormack, The Courier-Mail

July 1, 2016 9:44pm

A FREIGHT train carrying hazardous material has derailed near Julia Creek in mid-north Queensland.

Queensland Rail confirmed four wagons of the train came off the tracks around 4.35am this morning as it was travelling from Townsville to Mount Isa.

It has been confirmed the freight train was carrying sulphuric acid.

“We are investigating the cause of the incident and will work closely with relevant authorities on the response as required,” Queensland Rail said in a statement.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services are monitoring the scene. There were no reports of the material leaking.

The train was hauling 39 wagons.

Specialist response crews are assessing the impact of the incident, which happened about15km east of Julia Creek.

The train is reportedly intact and upright.

Two passenger services, Mt Isa to Townsville and Townsville to Mt Isa, have been cancelled due to the incident. Replacement buses have been put in place.

A similar incident occurred on December 27, 2015, at Julia Creek, where a 26-carriage train carrying 819,000 of sulphuric acid derailed after heavy rains in the area. Some 31,500 litres of the highly toxic acid is believed to have leaked from one tanker wagon.

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Damages limited to box cars after train derails in Bywater

UPDATED 6:53 PM CDT Jul 06, 2016

NEW ORLEANS —Emergency crews gathered around a train that derailed early Wednesday in the Bywater at the intersection of Press Street and Burgundy Street.

Railroad officials said eight box cars fell over, forcing the closure of several streets. New Orleans Fire Department Supt. Tim McConnell said six of the cars were empty and two, which are tanks used to carry asphalt, were also empty, but had asphalt residue inside.

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At least 27 killed in Italy train collision

Trains collide in southern Italy 02:34

Story highlights

• Collision happened late Tuesday morning in southeastern Italian countryside
• Two trains collided head-on about 15 kilometers south of Adriatic Sea

(CNN)Two passenger trains collided head-on Tuesday morning in a rural area of southeastern Italy, killing at least 27 people, Italian news agency ANSA reported.

Pictures from the scene in the Puglia region showed both trains were on the same track about 15 kilometers (9 miles) south of the Adriatic Sea, apparently headed toward each other.

Firefighters inspect the wreckage of two trains after a head-on collision Tuesday in the Puglia region.

Images distributed by firefighters there showed the smashed remains of train cars and a large area of scattered, twisted metal at the impact site about 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) east of the city of Andria. More than 50 people were injured, ANSA reported. A hospital in Andria appealed to the public for blood donations for the injured.

One train was headed from Andria to Corato, while the other was coming in the opposite direction, ANSA reported.

The death toll was expected to rise, a medical official at the scene told CNN on condition of anonymity. The official said 22 bodies had been pulled from the wreckage, and one person died in a hospital.

Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi promised a full inquiry to find out who was responsible. He met with officials in the region Tuesday afternoon and pledged support, he told reporters in Bari on Tuesday evening.

"My thoughts go to the families of the victims," he said. "We are together in this pain and despair."

The crash happened about 7 kilometers east of the city of Andria.

The state-run rail company FS Group offered condolences and said both trains were operated by the private company Ferrotramviaria SpA, which runs commuter rail services in the area.

"The employees of the Italian FS Group are close to the victims' families, the wounded and colleagues at Ferrotramviaria," the FS Group said.

Details on what led to the crash weren't immediately available.

Crumpled wagon cars are seen after the two commuter trains collided.

The wreck happened in a relatively remote area. Local authorities took to social media to ask for any doctors and medics in the area to go to the crash site to help the injured.

"It's not an area that's easily accessible. The closest highway is miles away," CNN contributor Barbie Nadeau said.

http://www.therepublic.com/2016/07/15/id-train-derails-corn/

9 railway cars carrying corn derail in southern Idaho

7/15/16 10:31 AM

MINIDOKA, Idaho — Nine railway cars carrying corn derailed in the south-central Idaho town of Minidoka.

Authorities say no one was injured when eight of the Union Pacific freight cars tipped over Thursday while one remained upright.

Union Pacific spokesman Justin Jacobs tells The Times-News (http://bit.ly/29BKUe3) that the main line through the area remains open.

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A Canadian National Railway train has derailed on the 97th Street and Yellowhead Trail overpass.

The eight empty rail cars derailed shortly before 5 a.m. Sunday morning while moving in the Edmonton yard, CN spokeswoman Kate Fenske confirmed in an email.

The cars were not carrying dangerous goods, she said, and there were no injuries as a result of the derailment.

The cause of the derailment is under investigation, and the trains are being re-railed, Fenske said.

CN crews remain on scene Sunday afternoon. A large gouge could be seen in one of the train cars, and one car appeared to be tipped over the 97th Street overpass.

Traffic through the area remains open.

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Clean Up Efforts Underway after Train Derailment in Wilcox Co.

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D.C. Metro train derails; 1 passenger hurt

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Metro says a train has derailed in northern Virginia, and fire officials say one of about 75 passengers on the train was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

Metro spokesman Richard Jordan says two cars derailed at the East Falls Church Metro station platform Friday morning, but the train is upright. There’s no service between McLean and Ballston, which is causing orange and silver line delays that will likely continue through the morning.

Arlington County Fire Department spokesman Deputy Fire Marshal Peter Corbino says one passenger was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

Jordan says the derailment happened by a switch where trains begin using one track in an area where Metro’s performing work as part of a major maintenance effort.

He says the cause is under investigation.

and another:

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Train carrying coal derails in downtown Spring City

A train carrying coal has derailed in Spring City, Tenn., near Highway 27 and Piccadilly Avenue

RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. — A train carrying coal has derailed in Spring City, in Rhea County.

It happened around 9:30 p.m. Thursday in the downtown area near Highway 27 and Piccadilly Avenue.

Photos show a large crash with several boxcars overturned. A large amount of coal has been spilled as a result.

Aug 10,2016 

Train derails including hazardous-materials cars containing sulfuric acid.

A shelter-in-place order was in effect for several hours following the crash.

  http://www.wlwt.com/news/crews-respond-to-train-derailment-in-falmo...

FALMOUTH, Ky. —Cleanup will continue for several days following a train derailment in Pendleton County.

it happened around 10:30 a.m. near Woodson Street in Falmouth.

Authorities said 24 cars of a 125-car CSX train en route to Atlanta derailed, including four hazardous-materials cars containing sulfuric acid.

There were no hazardous materials released, CSX said.

Aerial video showed firefighters and workers examining several rail cars, some of which were overturned, while others were off the tracks.

Watch: Aerial video

“It looks like a kid playing with train cars and throwing them every which way,” resident Dustin Weaver said. “There’s so much destruction down there, it’s unbelievable.”

More rail cars were still on the tracks north of the crash scene.

Several of the derailed cars were missing wheels, which were in a pile south of the main crash area. The track was also torn up in that area.

"I don’t think there’s one car that’s been derailed that’s intact," Weaver said.
The crash shook the neighborhood, causing power outages across the area.

"I thought it was an earthquake or something and it just stopped,” Sonny Hibbar Jr. said. “(I) came outside and we see this over here behind my left shoulder."

Some lost power for a millisecond. Others were without electricity for several hours. All power has since been restored.

A shelter-in-place order was in effect for several hours after the crash. Residents were asked to also turn off A/C units, as officials feared sulfuric acid may have spilled. That was not the case.

Photos from the scene

Southern Elementary School students were moved to Pendleton County High School because the elementary school is located downwind.

Numerous roads throughout the city were also closed.

No injuries have been reported so far.

Source and full story: http://www.wlwt.com/news/crews-respond-to-train-derailment-in-falmo...

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Train derails in SWAR, causes traffic delays

Sunday, August 14th 2016, 5:59 pm EDT

Authorities in Southwest Arkansas are working to clean up more than two dozen rail cars after a train derailment.

It happened around 11:30 a.m. Sunday on U.S. Highway 82 between Lewisville, Arkansas and Texarkana.

County officials say the cars were loaded with frac sand, which is not hazardous. The frac sand is a natural material made from sandstone.

The train was traveling west when 32 cars derailed.

Union Pacific investigators are still trying to determine what cause the wreck. Several hundred feet of rails were damaged as a result, along with a railroad bridge.

Thankfully, no injuries were reported.

The tracks run adjacent to Hwy. 82 which could cause some traffic delays.

"It is right down the main heart highway through our country as and we have a major traffic problem developing. It's going to be a long, drawn-out deal we are going to have to go down to one lane," explained Lafayette County Sheriff Obie Sims.

Sims said clean up could take two to three days.

Canadian Pacific Train Derails in St. Paul

 http://kstp.com/news/canadian-pacific-train-derails-st-paul/4239357/

No injuries were reported after a Canadian Pacific train derailed Friday morning.

The incident was reported about 7:30 a.m. in St. Paul near Lower Afton Road and Highway 61. Canadian Pacific officials say about 15 cars derailed but that there were no leaks or safety issues.

Crews are now working to restore the railyard. It’s unclear when the cleanup will be finished.

Crews say other trains are still able to operate at slower speeds.

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Train derails in Lee County, 19 cars off tracks

DIME BOX - According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, a train derailed near Dime Box Friday morning.

The train went off the tracks at the Union Pacific bridge over County Road 430 around 8 a.m.

The Giddings Times & News is reporting 19 cars have derailed, but all were empty.

The only HazMat car on the train is said to be secure.

The Lee County Office of Emergency Management asks that the public avoid the area.

Diesel leak following two trains going in opposite directions side swiped each other.

AUGUST 21, 2016, http://www.torontosun.com/2016/08/21/cp-rail-train-derails-in-toronto

TORONTO - Two freight trains sideswiped each other in the heart of Toronto early Sunday morning,

resulting in a diesel leak.

Around 5:30 a.m., Toronto Fire Services responded to reports of loud, unusual noises coming from

the railway line near Dupont St. and Spadina Rd.

“It was discovered that two trains going in opposite directions side swiped each other,” district chief David Taylor said.

“The westbound train had a split in the diesel tank, which is now currently leaking, but contained.”

Taylor added the last three cars on the eastbound train derailed, and crews are on scene cleaning up the spill.

Toronto Police said there is no threat to public safety.

Angela Singer-Butler, who lives nearby, said she was woken up by the “earth-shattering” accident.

“We all heard this huge bang and we were so startled,” she said. “We often hear the trains, but it doesn’t

really wake us up.”

John McGrath, a board member of the Annex Residents’ Association, came to the scene after seeing reports on Twitter.

He said the association, along with other groups, have been trying to get the rail line moved for years.

“It’s been three years since Lac-Megantic and we haven’t learned a thing,” he said. “We are still shipping dangerous cargo through residential neighbourhoods.”

Officials haven’t said what the trains were carrying.

CP Rail is investigating the cause of the accident.

Union Pacific train derails near Roanoke, sending 5 rail cars into Denton Creek

http://www.dallasnews.com/news/community-news/denton-county/2016082...

No one was injured Sunday when a Union Pacific train carrying coal derailed near Roanoke, sending five rail cars tumbling into a creek, police said.

About 20 cars derailed and five fell into Denton Creek around 6 p.m., Roanoke police Detective Sandy Pettigrew said.

It appears the bridge failed, but Union Pacific has not confirmed a cause, she said.

The train was not carrying any hazardous materials, Pettigrew said.

Flower Mound police have shut down southbound U.S. Highway 377 from Cross Timbers Road into Roanoke.

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12 Coaches of Express Train Derails in Kerala, None Injured

Passengers of a Mangaluru-bound express train escaped unhurt today when 12 of its bogies derailed amid heavy rains at Karukutty, about 45 km from Kochi, disrupting rail traffic in Kerala.

A possible major collision was also averted as the Chennai-Trivandrum train coming towards Ernakulam was stopped around 300 metres away from the accident site following a timely alert, a railway official said.

Railways ordered a probe into the mishap which occurred at 2.55 AM shortly after the Train 16347 Thiruvananthapuram- Mangaluru Express left Aluva station and was running at a slow speed.

There was no casualty and all passengers were safe and taken to Thrissur for their onward journey, Railways said.

Southern Railways Additional General Manager P K Mishra, who visited the accident site along with senior colleagues, told reporters there was no casualty.

One woman passenger complained of shoulder pain and was taken to a nearby hospital and after first aid she left for home, he said.

According to railway officials in Thiruvananthapuram, the derailed coaches have not detached or toppled, which is one of the reasons for passengers escaping unhurt. Continues........

http://www.muswellbrookchronicle.com.au/story/4126308/train-derails...

Muswellbrook train derailment: north-west rail line closed as investigators inspect track damage

INVESTIGATION: The north-west rail line was closed as investigators inspected track damage. Picture: Denise Bell

THE main north-west rail line was closed on Sunday after the derailment of a grain train near Muswellbrook.

Shortly before 11am several of the train’s wagons, which were empty at the time, came off the track at Koolbury – a rail location between Muswellbrook and Aberdeen.

Trains stopped in the area and passenger services were transferred to buses.

The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) had no estimation when the rail line would reopen, as investigators inspected the damage to the track.

There were no reports of injuries.

ARTC staff were attending to level crossings in the area which had been triggered as a result of the derailment.

​“We would like to apologise to our customers for the impact on operations and the community for any inconvenience experienced as a result,” an ARTC spokesman said.

DERAILED: The train's empty wagons came off the tracks at Koolbury - a rail location between Muswellbrook and Aberdeen. Picture: Denise Bell

A maintenance vehicle derailment and several malfunctions on the D.C. Metro caused widespread delays along three lines during the Tuesday morning rush-hour commute.

A high rail excavator used for system repairs derailed outside the Dunn Loring station Tuesday morning at roughly 5:35 a.m., crippling service for orange line riders coming from Virginia. Officials single-tracked trains while they worked to fix the problem. Maintenance personnel re-railed the construction vehicle at roughly 7 a.m., but delays persisted and normal service did not resume until 8:45 a.m, reports NBC Washington.

It is unclear what is responsible for the vehicle derailment. A Metro train derailed in Virginia July 29 due to deteriorating tracks and poor safety oversight.

Source : http://dailycaller.com/2016/09/06/repair-equipment-derails-on-dc-me...

5 Killed in Train Derailment South of the Egyptian Capital
AL-AYAT, Egypt — A train went off the tracks south of Egypt's capital, Cairo, on Wednesday, killing five people, according to the Health Ministry.

Ministry spokesman Khaled Megahed said 27 people were injured in the accident in the al-Ayat area, about 50 kilometers (31 miles) south of Cairo..."

Sources:

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/09/07/world/middleeast/ap-ml-e...

https://www.worldhab.com/cairo-train-derailment-3-dead-26-injured/

‘Several’ people killed when train derails outside a station in Spain

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3781264/At-two-dead-train-d...

A least two people have died after a train derailed in Galicia, in northern Spain, a spokesman for the local emergency services said today.

The train, made up of four carriages, left the tracks and ploughed into a pylon as it was travelling under a bridge.
Authorities in Galicia said two people were killed, but the national rail company Renfe said 'several' people died in the train, which was carrying about 60 people.

Local reports currently have the death toll at three.
The train was travelling from the Galician town of Vigo to Porto in Portugal when the accident happened near the town of O Porrino.
Video footage seen by MailOnline cas captured the horror of the aftermath.
The train's front carriage is on its side up against a grass verge.
As rescue teams work on the train, cars can be seen passing above as worried locals look down at the wreckage.

6 dead, 150 injured as two trains collide in central Pakistan

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Local residents gather at the derailed compartments of a passenger train on the outskirts of central Pakistan's Multan on Sept. 15, 2016. At least six people were killed and over 150 others injured when the train collided with a cargo train Thursday morning. (Xinhua/Stringer)

WATFORD TRAP Watford Junction train passengers rescued after being trapped for hours in the dark when their train hit LANDSLIDE and derailed in tunnel
 Sept, 16, 2016 - Two people were treated for injuries after the 6.19am London Midland train from Milton Keynes to Euston was clipped by another service and came off the tracks.

Source and full story: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1794204/watford-junction-train-derail...

www.globalnews.ca/news/2951113/calgary-ctrain-train-derailed-at-tus...

Calgary Transit driver injured in CTrain derailment at Tuscany LRT station

The driver of a Calgary Transit CTrain was taken to hospital in serious condition after the train derailed at the Tuscany LRT station in the city’s northwest. The light-rail train crashed through the end of the track at more than 60 kilometres an hour.

A power pole and heavy weights that anchored the car pierced the windshield—just missing the operator—and leaving the front car totalled.

“The driver had been pinned in the cab so our crews had to extricate the driver,” Calgary Fire Department spokesperson John Cherweniuk said. “Luckily the passengers were in the back car and that car is still on the track now, so they were uninjured.”

Dan Duplessis was one of those passengers. He said he first thought the train was just moving further up the platform, but then it “accelerated as if going to the next station” despite having arrived at the end of the line.

“The train rapidly came to a halt with a crashing sound, throwing me across the row of seats,” Duplessis told Global News. “Several of the round interlocking pieces were ripped up from the impact.”

A look inside the CTrain that derailed Tuesday morning at Calgary’s Tuscany station.

Dan Duplessis

A look inside the CTrain that derailed Tuesday morning at Calgary’s Tuscany station.

Duplessis said he pushed the emergency help button and was advised by transit security to stay on the train until first responders arrived, which he said took about 10 minutes.

“Medics banged on the door and checked to see if we were in any immediate danger and told us to wait,” Duplessis said. “Firefighters manually opened the door from the outside, which was undamaged, and helped us out of the train.”

Calgary Transit spokesperson Ron Collins said the three-car train left the tracks northwest of the station just before 7 a.m. Tuesday. Its $4.5-million replacement cost will be covered by insurance, officials said.

“The train had continued on beyond Tuscany station – which is the end terminal station – for whatever reason, and then went through the fence just off of the tail-track beyond Tuscany station – and then derailed,” Collins said. The so-called “tail track” at Tuscany station is the longest in the city.

“It’s just a question now of trying to determine what happened here.” 

The driver, a woman in her 60s, was transported to the Foothills Medical Centre in serious but stable condition. Transit officials hadn’t spoken to her as of 2 p.m., as she was medicated due to her injuries.

EMS spokesperson Stuart Brideaux said paramedics arrived at the scene prepared to treat multiple patients. Only three passengers were on board and none were injured.

 

“I just wonder what happened,” transit rider Franco Frroku said. “Was it a malfunction of the actual train or was the driver at fault for it?”

Emergency crews respond to the Tuscany LRT station on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016 for a LRT derailment.

Global News / Paul MacEachern

Calgary Transit is investigating the derailment, scouring CCTV footage from cameras at the station and looking for information related to the brakes in the train’s black box recorder.

“We have to look at a lot of things. We have to look at the condition of the vehicle, the condition of the track, signals, as well as the operator,” Calgary Transit’s acting director Russell Davies said. “We expect to have some findings fairly soon, but there’s nothing pointing a specific way just yet.”

There were delays to CTrain service while crews worked to repair the line. A large crane was on its way to help with the cleanup mid-afternoon.

“Shuttle buses will be used during the afternoon commute between Crowfoot and Tuscany stations.”

The Tuscany CTrain Station is located on Crowchild Trail N.W. near Stoney Trail N.W.

“While traffic is flowing in both directions on Crowchild Trail, there are major delays in the area,” the City of Calgary said in a statement. “Motorists are encouraged to consider alternate options.”

Calgary’s light-rail transit has been running since 1981 and has expanded over the years to connect the northwest, northeast and south sectors of the city to the downtown core. Unlike subway systems in other major cities, nearly all of the 53 kilometres of track are above ground.

Davies said there have been accidents over the years involving pedestrians and vehicles, but this one is out of the ordinary.

“I’ve never seen one of this kind of severity of our own equipment and involving our own staff.”

With files from Erika Tucker and The Canadian Press

A BNSF freight train derailed Thursday morning on a washed-out bridge near Ferryville, leaking alcohol and diesel fuel as a second night of heavy rains triggered flooding and mudslides.

Two locomotives and five rail cars left the tracks, according to the railroad.

One of the locomotives spilled about 2,500 gallons of fuel, with some making its way into the Mississippi River, said BNSF spokeswoman Amy McBeth.

McBeth said two of the derailed cars were empty tankers; one last carried ethanol and the other vegetable oil. The others were carrying wall board.

The crew was not injured but were transported to a local hospital as a precaution.

Officials from the DNR and the federal Environmental Protection Agency are responding, but access to the site is difficult because of damage from two days of heavy rains.

McBeth said high water levels in the Mississippi are preventing crews from deploying booms to contain the spill.

Mike Dagnon lives about a mile from the derailment on Rush Creek Road near Ferryville, which he said was covered with two feet of water, mud and a jumble of downed tress.

“I saw a fish swimming down the road,” Dagnon said. “I’ve never seen anything like it.”

Source : BNSF train derails at Ferryville amid flooding, landslides

http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/bnsf-train-derails-at-ferryvi...

https://www.rt.com/news/360511-trains-collide-algeria-casualties/

Trains collide in Algeria, multiple casualties reported (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

According to reports, the trains were travelling in the same direction when they collided.

"It's not a crash but a clash,” Yacine Bendjaballah, director of the National Society Algerian railway (SNTF) said. ”The two passenger trains were rolling in the same direction.”

Local TV channel Ennahar said one of the two conductors is dead, quoting the Civil Defense, and reported the trains were running between Algiers and Thenia.

Injured passengers are being transported to hospital in Boumerdes. 

Photos and footage from the scene show passengers and first responders trying to free trapped passengers from the wreckage.

Algeria’s transport minister Boujema Talai said the crash occurred when an express train and a normal speed train collided on the same track, Elbilad reports.

Boudouaou is located on the Mediterranean coast in the province of Boumedes.

http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/train-derails-near-g...

Train derails near Ga-Rankuwa - PIC

Workers are still trying to separate the coaches of a Metrorail train that derailed in De Weldt Station, north of Pretoria, on Monday morning. Credit: INDEPENDENT MEDIA

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LIRR SERVICE SUSPENDED AFTER TRAIN DERAILS NEAR NEW HYDE PARK; INJURIES REPORTED

Updated 5 mins ago

NEW HYDE PARK, Long Island (WABC) --

Nassau County Police say at least 20 people have been injured after three cars on a Long Island Rail Road train derailed near New Hyde Park on Saturday night.

Service has also been suspended in both directions on the Ronkonkoma, Oyster Bay and Port Jefferson branches.

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#Lirr train derailment at merrillon Avenue

9:31 PM - 8 Oct 2016

The train was heading eastbound to New Hyde Park just after 9 p.m., and derailed a half a mile from the New Hyde Park station. The LIRR crew reported to the MTA police that they hit a LIRR work train. It is unclear if that work train was moving but witnesses say it caught on fire, with smoke then filling the commuter train.
The injured passengers were taken to area hospitals - none of the injuries are considered serious. Passengers describe the first responders arriving quickly, evacuating the train in an orderly manner. Still, many of the passengers were left shaken.

"I'm looking or trying to find out what happened, and that's when I saw the man who probably working, that he was he was trapped under the rubble. He was trying to free himself. He couldn't move - he was pinned," said Joel Werner.

The good news is that passenger says that worker was eventually escorted off the train, and appeared to be okay.

PHOTO: Inside one of the LIRR cars that derailed 

The commuter train had 12 cars, and the first three cars derailed in the accident. Approximately 600 people were on board the train at the time of the crash.

Many of the passengers say Hoboken was on their mind, and that added to the panic.

For the latest on delays and cancellations, CLICK HERE.

A freight train incident in South Jersey, Tuesday morning, is being called minor derailment.

SKYFOX was over the scene in Paulsboro where Conrail said four cars of a CSX train slipped off the track between W. Jefferson and Monroe streets.

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Freight train derails in Paulsboro, NJ  October 11, 2016
Four tanker cars of a freight train derailed Tuesday morning in Paulsboro.

No one was injured and nothing was spilled, officials said.

Three of the cars were carrying lube oil, and the fourth was empty, Conrail spokeswoman Jocelyn Hill said. The wheels on the cars came off the rails but the cars themselves remained upright, she said.

The derailment occurred around 11 a.m. on the Conrail freight line between West Jefferson and and Monroe Streets in the Gloucester County waterfront town.

The cause is under investigation. Initial reports indicate a bent rail was to blame.

"In the whole scheme of things here with train derailments, it was very minor," said Susan Jacobucci, Paulsboro's business adminstrator.

Paulsboro was the scene of a major derailment on Nov. 30, 2012.

That accident involved 82-car freight train crossing a swing bridge across the Mantua Creek.

As the train crossed the bridge, seven cars derailed, four of which fell into the creek. One car breached, unleashing 20,000 gallons of vinyl chloride, a carcinogen, into the atmosphere. The leak would eventually cause the evacuation of hundreds from their homes and businesses.

An National Transportation Safety Board investigation blamed human error and problems with the bridge for the derailment.

Residents, businesses, and first responders have filed civil suits against Conrail for the derailment.

Sources: http://www.fox29.com/news/210965730-story

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http://www.westlocknews.com/article/Train-derails-south-of-Pickardv...

Train derails south of Pickardville

A dozen cars hit the ditch in Oct. 7 accident

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/overloaded-train-derail...

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/grain-car-derailment... 

9 cars and 2 locomotives involved in crash but no injuries

 CBC News Posted: Oct 25, 2016 5:08 PM PT

Grains cars have derailed north of Yale, B.C. on October 25, 2016. (Curtis Kreklau)

Crews are cleaning up after a train carrying nine grain cars and two locomotives derailed in British Columbia's Fraser Canyon this afternoon. 

It happened at approximately 11 a.m. PT across from Saddlerock Tunnel on Highway 1, five kilometres north of the community of Yale, B.C.

Several grain cars ended up in the Fraser River in the accident which appeared to have been caused by a small landslide.

The cars are owned by CP Rail, but the track belongs to CN.

CN spokeswoman Kate Fenske says there are no injuries, nor were any dangerous goods involved. She says equipment is being brought in to remove the cars and begin a cleanup. 

The extent of the damage is unknown. There are no estimates available on when the rail line will reopen.

http://www.fox21online.com/news/local-news/train-derails-and-leaks-...

Train Derails and Leaks Dangerous Chemicals in Superior

A Train Derailed and Spilled Chemicals in Superior

POSTED: 05:48 PM CDT Oct 25, 2016 

SUPERIOR, Wisc 

No injuries were reported as the result of the spill, and no residents had to be evacuated but the four car derailment did close a portion of state Highway 35 for several hours while a number of area fire departments responded.

Crews arrived at the derailment site just before midnight last night.

It is still unclear exactly what caused the train cars to go off the tracks but a coupler on one of the cars punctured a derailed tanker, causing a chemical leak.

That tanker started leaking octene, which is a very flammable liquid.

The leak was happening at a rate of around 6 gallons per minute until emergency crews were able to contain it.

Darryl Fiegle, the Superior Fire Chief, said "They've been doing an excellent job working hard getting this cleaned up as soon as possible without interfering with everyone's daily routine."

When crews arrived on the scene they first set up a perimeter to establish a safe area. They then called in the local hazmat team. As far as when things will be back to normal, officials do not know.

Fiegle said, "That's up to the railroad crews. It could be anywhere between twelve hours to three days. It depends how well they get chemicals cleaned up."

At this hour, crews continue to work on scene.

We are told people should not worry about any danger from the chemical leak but everyone should stay away while the clean up continues.

We will keep you updated as we learn more.

http://malaysiandigest.com/frontpage/29-4-tile/639839-cargo-train-d...

Cargo Train Derails In Batu Gajah, No Fatalities Reported

IPOH: A cargo train derailed along Kampung Bakap, Batu Gajah early this morning, throwing 21 carriages including two locomotives off the track.

Perak Zone One Fire and Rescue Dept chief Mohd Khairul Jamil said no fatalities were reported in the 3.43am incident.

The 41-carriage train was not ferrying any passengers. He said the cargo train from Kuang, Selangor headed to Tasek, was empty as it was supposed to collect a cement shipment.

The two train drivers were sent to hospital for treatment. "A small fire broke out at the engine.

Firemen were only allowed into the location after electricity supply to the area was powered down," he told Bernama.

Following the accident, the tracks headed both north and south were closed in order to shift the derailed carriages. Mohd Khairul said two fire engines with 16 personnel were involved in the operation.

Freight train carrying hazardous materials derails in Westford

http://www.wcvb.com/news/freight-train-derails-in-westford/42335572

WESTFORD, Mass. —A freight train derailed in Westford Tuesday.

The Lowell Sun reports several cars were off the tracks near Broadway. One of the cars has hazmat placards.

People within a one-mile radius were told to prepare for an evacuation just in case due to the hazardous materials.

There is no timetable on the cleanup.

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Video in link states the chemicals the train was carrying is confidential.

http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/story/33616396/train-carrying-chemicals-d...

Train carrying chemicals derails in Calvert City

Posted: Nov 02, 2016 7:27 PM EDTUpdated: Nov 02, 2016 9:22 PM EDT

CALVERT CITY, Ky. -

WEDNESDAY, 8:20PM: Four of eight cars are now upright and away from the scene. Work has stopped for now and will continue in the morning, in daylight. As of now, the situation is being monitored. We'll continue to update this story as it develops.

WEDNESDAY, 6:43PM: A train was carrying chemicals when it derailed, causing eight of its cars to slide down an embankment.

It happened Tuesday night along the Paducah and Louisville Railway ...

The railway's president, Tom G

The railway's president, Tom Garrett, says four of the cars were empty and the other four were loaded with product. He wont say what type of chemicals were in the cars because of a confidentiality contract with the shipper.

Families in the area weren't notified about the accident until the next day. Garrett says it's because no one was at risk.

"There still is not a real danger to the public and because there was no leak of the cars, there was no release," says Garrett.

Garrett says crews have been working non-stop since the accident, making sure the situation stays under control.

"They are monitoring the air to make sure that there's no contaminates releasing in to the air," says Garrett.

By Wednesday night, they already had several cars pulled out of the embankment.

As of now, no leaks have been reported.

Garrett says chemical cars are built to withstand a derailment and the railroad crew is trained in how to handle them.

"Unfortunately, like any mode of transportation, there are accidents that occur," says Garrett.

If everything goes as planned, the derailment could be cleaned up by Friday morning.

The cause of the accident is under investigation.

http://metro.co.uk/2016/11/09/five-trapped-dozens-injured-after-tra... 

Five trapped, dozens injured after tram derails in London
Wednesday 9 Nov 2016 7:16 am

Five people are trapped and 40 people have been injured after a tram overturned in south London. 

Police described it as a ‘serious incident’ at Sandilands tram stop in Croydon, warning people to stay away from the area where the tram came into problems in a tunnel around 6.10am.

Witness Hannah Collier said: ‘Heard a massive crash outside my window, now emergency services everywhere for the overturned tram. Hope everyone is okay.’

It came as heavy rain drenched the capital throughout the night.

So far it is not yet clear what made the two carriages overturn.

Propane leak following a derailment in Mississippi (Nov 10)

http://www.wdam.com/story/33676113/train-derails-in-crenshaw-ms

CRENSHAW, MS (WMC) - A train derailed near the police department in Crenshaw, Mississippi.

According to Mayor Oscar Barlow and the Crenshaw Police Department, the train spilled beans or grain.

Propane is also leaking.

WMC Action News 5 is working to learn what caused the train to derail. Stay with us for developments.

Train Derailment Prompts Evacuation Of Ellendale

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2016/11/11/train-derailment-ellendale/

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — School bus drivers are helping with the evacuation of the southern Minnesota town of

Ellendale following a train derailment Friday morning on the community’s south side.

According to the Union Pacific Railroad, four UPRR rail cars derailed at around 5:45 a.m. At least one rail car was carrying

liquid petroleum gas, which is flammable.

The evacuation order came at the time school buses were headed out to pick up students in the New Richland-Hartland-

Ellendale-Geneva district. School superintendent Dale Carlson says the request for evacuation came around 6:45 a.m.

“Myself, our transportation coordinator, our elementary principal, our lead driver, we’ve all been here working this morning

since a little before 7,” said Carlson. “When that request was put out there is no question we would help out with that.”

All classes are cancelled in the New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva school district, which has two buildings. The

district’s elementary school building is in Ellendale, and Carlson says it’s not far from where the derailment happened.

According to the Steele County Sheriff’s Office, there are no known injuries in the train derailment and multiple agencies are

going door-to-door for a precautionary evacuation.

UPRR says the train was heading from South St. Paul to North Platte, Nebraska. The UPRR’s Hazardous Materials

Management Team is now on site coordinating with first responders from the Ellendale Volunteer Fire Department. The

Minnesota Chemicals Assessment team is also responding and will assist.

“Union Pacific’s priority is identifying the cause of the leak and maintaining it to preserve public safety. More details will be

available in the coming hours. The incident’s cause is under investigation,” UPRR said.

A command center working the derailment is set up at Ellendale United Methodist Church on the west side of town.

Evacuees are welcome at the church, authorities said.

Ellendale has about 700 residents.

Train derails in Hardin County near Colesburg Ky.(Nov 12)

(WHAS11) -- The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office reported a train derailment near the 8500 block of Battle Training Road

near Colesburg Road around 7 a.m. Saturday.

Crews are working right now to shut the area down.

Hardin County dispatch reports at least 22 cars have derailed. No injuries have occurred as a result of the derailment and

there is no immediate threat to the public.

No roads are closed at this time but a crane crew is headed to the scene and Battle Training Road may end up being blocked

as the crane works to clear the tracks..."

Source: http://www.whas11.com/news/local/train-derailment-near-battle-train...