Another possible delay

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A CSX train on what is known as the LCL Subdivision between Louisville and Cincinnati has derailed near the Ford Kentucky Truck Plant where Expeditions, Navigators, and Super Duty trucks are assembled. Unknown if there were new Expeditions loaded on these rail cars; any finished vehicles on derailed rail cars are usually scrapped. Unknown impact on new Expedition transportation. Unknown how long clean-up will take, though the railroads don't mess around when an important rail line is disrupted.

Train derails on the edge of Jefferson County

A train went off the tracks Thursday morning right on the edge of Jefferson County.

www.wlky.com

 

[BigOleFordFan]

Well, this certainly suks wallah, especially for anyone awaiting delivery of a new Expy or Nav....

But given how long it took for the FRSA & the local authorities to investigate & clean up the HAZMAT-loaded trains in Ohio early last year, I would NOT be gettin my hopes up any time soon..

 

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No hazmat reported in this derailment. CSX and their contractors, including RJ Corman which is located in nearby Nicholasville KY, will, lift/push/drag the derailed rail cars out of the way, tear out damaged track, level the roadbed, set in pre-made track panels, hook everything back up, and start running trains.

The issue is the derailment is near the switch to the Ford plant, so the incentive to clean it up will be high. They very well may be running trains through there tomorrow or Saturday.

 

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

A CSX train on what is known as the LCL Subdivision between Louisville and Cincinnati has derailed near the Ford Kentucky Truck Plant where Expeditions, Navigators, and Super Duty trucks are assembled. Unknown if there were new Expeditions loaded on these rail cars; any finished vehicles on derailed rail cars are usually scrapped. Unknown impact on new Expedition transportation. Unknown how long clean-up will take, though the railroads don't mess around when an important rail line is disrupted.

Train derails on the edge of Jefferson County

A train went off the tracks Thursday morning right on the edge of Jefferson County.

www.wlky.com

The article states two empty autoracks derailed (not ones loaded with vehicles).

 

[BigOleFordFan]

No hazmat reported in this derailment. CSX and their contractors, including RJ Corman which is located in nearby Nicholasville KY, will, lift/push/drag the derailed rail cars out of the way, tear out damaged track, level the roadbed, set in pre-made track panels, hook everything back up, and start running trains.

The issue is the derailment is near the switch to the Ford plant, so the incentive to clean it up will be high. They very well may be running trains through there tomorrow or Saturday.

I think you are forgetting about the NHSTA & FRSA bureaucracy (AKA Gov't Red tape) that is involved when things like this happen...

Are you telling us that you believe this will not happen for some reason ? Or do you know something we don't ?

 

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Derailments happen frequently. If there's no hazmat, no injuries, and no significant damage to property, the Federal agencies typically do not get involved. The railroads clean up their mess and/or bring in contractors to do so and get back to moving freight as quickly as possible.

From the article: "CSX said that at 5 a.m., two empty autoracks derailed. There were no leaks, spills, or injuries reported, CSX said."

I'm checking with local sources, but my guess is that things are back to normal.

From the Association of American Railroads: "According to Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) data, for all of 2024, there were 793 Class I railroad train derailments, with about 74% occurring in rail yards and 26% on the mainline tracks. Of that 26%, five derailments resulted in four injuries (non-fatal), while six resulted in a hazmat release."

 

[BigOleFordFan]

From the article: "CSX said that at 5 a.m., two empty autoracks derailed. There were no leaks, spills, or injuries reported, CSX said."

Well duh, what else would you expect them to say ?

And I heard that right after this accident, CSX started selling some really, really nice beachfront property in northern utah for cheap too, so maybe we should take their word on that also, hahahaha