WASHINGTON (AP) – The Latest on the CSX train derailment in Washington, D.C. (all times local):
9:15 a.m.
CSX says 16 cars were involved in a derailment in the nation’s capital over the weekend, not the 15 it originally reported.
CSX updated the number Monday following an assessment of the site. The railroad says that overnight, rail cars that were not involved in Sunday’s derailment were moved away from the site along with several cars that had derailed.
CSX says ethanol from one derailed car and sodium hydroxide from another derailed car are being offloaded so that the cars can be removed from the site.
CSX says it’s preparing to clean up the site, which will involve replacing soil and laying new track. CSX officials haven’t said how long the cleanup might take.
The railroad says ongoing air monitoring shows no negative effect on air quality.
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3:45 a.m.
The derailment of a CSX train in Washington, D.C. is forcing some commuters to find a different way to work.
The MARC commuter rail system said its Brunswick Line won’t be operating in and out of Washington on Monday. MARC says the trains won’t run past Silver Spring and it is urging commuters to consider alternatives.
Service on the Metro’s red line was fully restored late Sunday. Officials say commuters will be able to use their MARC tickets to ride the Metro Monday.
The train derailed Sunday morning, sending 15 cars off the tracks and spilling hazardous materials. No injuries were immediately reported.
CSX officials haven’t said how long the cleanup might take. They say they understand the inconvenience for commuters and are working as quickly as they can.