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Richmond Train Derailment Aftermath | Richmond News
A freight train derailed in Richmond on July 3, sending three grain cars plummeting into the Kanawha Canal—no injuries, but chaos for first responders and CSX crews. Cleanup and bridge repairs took days, with emergency operations wrapping up by July 14. Local businesses suffered from closures, and the Capital Trail remains shut between 18th and Pear streets, rerouting traffic via E. Cary Street. Officials are moving cautiously, prioritizing safety over speed in reopening. The cause? Still under investigation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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