Tube City Almanac

June 08, 2014

Train Derailment Closes River Road

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Crews from CSX Railroad and R.J. Corman are working to re-open the railroad's eastbound tracks through McKeesport after a train derailment at about 11:30 p.m. Saturday.

Several cars carrying scrap metal, steel and other freight jumped the rails as the train crossed the Youghiogheny River. River Road is currently closed between Port Vue and the city's Lower 10th Ward.

Two cars used for carrying coiled steel were left hanging from the side of the railroad bridge above the river. A crane was being moved into position Sunday afternoon to salvage the cars.

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© 2014 Tube City Community Media Inc.






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