Derailment and fire on Cardinal line near Montgomery, WV

CHamilton · Feb 16, 2015

Train Derailment Causes Fire near Montgomery, Evacuation Underway

FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Residents are still being kept away from their homes after a train derailment Monday afternoon.

It happened about 1:30 p.m. at Adena Village near Deep Water. That's near the Fayette-Kanawha line.

West Virginia State Police say a CSX train carrying crude oil derailed. The train caught fire. Investigators say the fire destroyed at least one home in the area.

At this time, investigators say no fatalities have been reported.

afigg · Feb 16, 2015

The good news (in a way) for the Cardinal is that it is Monday, so CSX has 2 days to clean up and repair the tracks before the east and westbound Cardinals make their next scheduled run through WV.

Phil S · Feb 16, 2015

The video is amazing. A lot of discussion of course over on Train Orders.

CHamilton · Feb 16, 2015

http://www.wowktv.com/story/28120275/train-accident-near-montgomery-wv

http://www.wchstv.com/news/features/eyewitness-news/stories/Area-Being-Evacuated-After-Train-Derails-In-Fayette-County-Spills-Oil-Into-River-82336.shtml

Train2104 · Feb 16, 2015

WellTrained said:
The video is amazing. A lot of discussion of course over on Train Orders.

Seems like 50's equipment and some Superliners are being used to cobble up a set for 48 (16), who departed on time. 448 is bused e/o ALB.

http://www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?4,3665065

Edward Weis · Feb 17, 2015

Any word when the line will be cleared? I assume that AMTRAK service on the Cardinal is temporarily suspended.

jnismith · Feb 17, 2015

Just looked at the booking page. 51 is cancelled (Sold Out) on Wednesday and Friday, but they are accepting bookings for Sunday onwards. I'm meant to be travelling on it in two weeks so will be watching carefully!!!!!

Dave Van · Feb 17, 2015

I rode the Cardinal as the last leg of a FUL, CA to WSS, WV trip last month. Glad this didn't happen then!!! Stranded in Winter Chicago is not my idea of fun! The area it happened at I have railfaned a few times. Tough area to get cleaned up and restored. Looks like no serious injurys so that's good.