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https://www.localdvm.com/news/west-virginia/freight-train-blocking-shepherdstown-pike/

 

Freight train blocking Shepherdstown Pike

A freight train is blocking the roadway off Shepherdstown Pike. Officials are diverting traffic between Halltown and Bakerton. According to Sheriff Dougherty, the call was reported at 1 p.m. The problem with the train is unclear at this time.

 

 



-- Edited by Calvin on Thursday 29th of August 2019 12:05:05 PM

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At least, we know Clavalin is in the clear.

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UPDATE:

The site is in the area of Route 230 and Whistle Stop Lane near Shenandoah Junction. Multiple crossings are temporarily blocked, according to a release from the Shepherdstown Fire Department. It is believed to be a freight train carrying hazardous materials.

The derailment is between the Harpers Ferry and Duffields MARC train stations. As a result, MARC Brunswick commuter lines from Washington, DC will not return to West Virginia this evening.
CSX has notified MARC Train that there has been a freight train derailment between Harpers Ferry and Martinsburg. All evening Brunswick Line trains will terminate at Brunswick this evening. We are working to establish alternate bus service at this time and will send another message with details when arrangements are finalized.



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News keeps dribbling in:


MARTINSBURG, W.Va. No one was injured Thursday afternoon when a train derailed near Martinsburg.
A CSX spokesperson said in an email about nine empty flat cars derailed at about noon.

The spokesperson said no leaks, spills or hazardous material were involved in the incident.
Connector and Golf Course roads were closed to traffic while CSX officials developed a plan to recover the cars.

The cause of the derailment was being investigated.



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According to the FRN Network on Drain Oders the following is the real situation:

If anyone cares about the derailment, it doesn't sound serious; reportedly 4-7 empty hoppers from an 11,000ft. westbound.
Happened in Berkeleley County, WV., about 1:30 in the afternoon, several miles east of Martinsburg, between Blairton and Van Cleavesville, in the vicinity of the county fairgrounds.
A massive emergency response was mostly canceled.
Biggest problem is traffic congestion due to many crossings being blocked.

 

https://www.google.com/maps/search/google+maps/@39.4378797,-77.9133398,2868a,35y,270h/data=!3m1!1e3?hl=en

 



-- Edited by Calvin on Thursday 29th of August 2019 02:15:46 PM

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Proper train building in 2019: MTs on head end. Racks in the middle. 8000 feet/8700 tonnes of double stacks on the rear.

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FURTHER UPDATES: (G.Poon account)


CSX Q415-28.  Broken drawbar, dropped and derailed following cars, occurred 43 deep
in the consist.

Around MP BA95 between Cumberland and Brunswick.

116L, 87E, 18557 tons, 11941 ft

(Yes Snippy, it was a monster train)

(Now if we'd get an agreement of where?

Either someone don't know the right

mileposts, or don't know the names of the roads)



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PPTH, no doubt.

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Improper train blocking is the new rule on CSX.....empty flats ahead of 20000 tons of what have you? Yes, do it or be charged with whatever we can think of.

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