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Spectrum News, Charlotte, NC 9/16/18:

 

Train derailment caused by washed out tracks

 

 

LILESVILLE, N.C. -- Rain washed-out railroad tracks caused a train to derail Sunday evening.

 

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Emergency workers say three engines are on their sides and leaking diesel fuel, a fourth is upright but off the tracks.

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WSOC-TV Charlotte, NC 9/16/18:
 

Train possibly carrying hazardous materials derails in Anson County, officials say

 

 

ANSON COUNTY, N.C. - Officials say a CSX train possibly carrying hazardous material derailed Sunday afternoon in Anson County.

 

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CSX officials sent this statement: "At approximately 6:00 p.m. today, a CSX train headed to Hamlet, NC, derailed several railcars near Gravel Plant Road in Lilesville, NC. CSX personnel are responding to the scene and are in communication with Anson County emergency personnel as we work to assess the situation. The safety of everyone on site and the local community is our top priority. As more information is confirmed we will provide updates on the situation."

 

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CUSTOMER ADVISORY 9/15/2018: Tropical Storm Florence Update
 
CSX is continuing to monitor the path of Tropical Storm Florence, and network assessment and recovery efforts for impacted areas are currently underway. During this time, our main priorities are the safety of our employees and meeting the needs of our customers.
 
CSX Transportation engineering crews are assessing the full impact on network infrastructure where and when it is safe to do so. Network operations have been restored in the following areas:
 

• Rocky Mount, NC
• Florida and lower Georgia into Charleston, SC

 
Further updates will be provided as impacted lines return to normal operation. Intermodal customers should refer to Real-Time Service Advisories for intermodal-specific operational actions.

 

 

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CUSTOMER ADVISORY 9/18/2018: Florence Update

 

Although the storm has downgraded, Florence continues to deliver heavy rains and significant flooding in cities and towns across the Carolinas. At this time, CSX has issued an embargo on inbound traffic to facilities located between Lumberton, NC and Wilmington, NC. The embargo is effective beginning Tuesday, Sept. 18, and will remain in place until it is safe to resume operations.

 

CSX continues to reroute traffic in other storm-impacted areas to effectively meet customer needs, and our engineering team continues to assess the impacts to our infrastructure and restore service when and where it is safe to do so.

 

Network operations have been restored in the following areas:

• Savannah, GA to Florence, Columbia and Andrews, SC
• Charleston, SC to Spartanburg, Florence, Georgetown, SC
• Augusta, GA to Spartanburg, SC, Monroe and Hamlet, NC
• Spartanburg, SC to Eastover, Lane, Orangeburg, Creston, Cross, SC

 

Further updates will be provided as impacted lines return to normal operation. Intermodal customers should refer to Real-Time Service Advisories for intermodal-specific operational actions.