CARON, Saskatchewan — Eighteen cars of a CPKC intermodal train derailed early today (Feb. 25, 2025) in rural Saskatchewan, the CBC reports.
CPKC said in a statement to the broadcaster that the derailment occurred shortly after midnight near Caron, about 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) west of Moose Jaw, Sask. No injuries were reported.
One of the containers involved contained batteries, but no other hazardous materials were involved. There were no leaks and no threat to public safety, the railroad said.
Is anyone keeping an overall count of the number of railcars involved in these too-frequent derailments. I expect that some cars are repairable but many will have to be junked. Presumably these cars need to be replaced, along with all the older cars just wearing out. Are car builders flourishing? Hope so.
do not forget the containers destroyed.