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CSX Train Derailment in Richmond | Richmond News
A CSX train derailed in Richmond on July 3rd, sending three corn-laden cars into the canal—no injuries or chemical leaks. Cleanup was swift: cars removed by July 11th, tracks reopened by July 5th, and the bridge fixed by July 8th. Dock Street is back open, though the Capital Trail between Eighteenth and Pear Street remains closed for cyclists and walkers (use East Cary Street instead). Parking is still accessible. While heat may have sparked speculation about track buckling, officials say it’s too early to guess the cause—CSX’s investigation is ongoing. Crisis over, but the real question…
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