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CN train derails in Michigan

By Trains Staff | September 29, 2022

| Last updated on February 16, 2024


Traffic snarled by 12-car incident in Detroit suburb

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Canadian National logoWARREN, Mich. — Twelve cars of a Canadian National train derailed about 7:30 a.m., creating traffic issues during the morning rush hour in the Detroit suburb while first responders assessed the damage.

The Detroit Free Press reports Warren Mayor Jim Fouts said 12 cars of a 151-car train derailed. While three of the cars involved were tank cars carrying liquid chlorine and unrefined alcohol, the cars remained upright. WJBK-TV reported one car was leaking slightly, according to Warren Fire Commissioner Wilbert McAdams, but it did not pose a danger to the public.

No injuries were reported. WJBK said traffic disruptions could last for several days while the derailment is cleaned up.

2 thoughts on “CN train derails in Michigan

  1. This is the main line (single track) from Port Huron to Detroit to Toledo. According to Detroit Free Press http://www.freep.com this crash happened at Schoneherr and 10 Mile in Warren. Fifteen cars of 151 derailed. Cleanup should be done by tomorrow, the City of Warren announced. There were no known toxic spills.

    1. Actually its the main between Detroit-Port Huron. CN’s Shoreline operates Between Detroit-Toledo.

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