NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. — Amtrak service to parts of Virginia has been delayed after a CSX freight train carrying coal derailed in rural New Kent County on Saturday afternoon, according to officials.
At least 15 cars carrying coal as well as two locomotives derailed into the wetlands between Roxbury and South Mountcastle roads, deputies with the New Kent County Sheriff’s Office posted.
Deputies said no injuries were reported.
The derailment caused Amtrak trains 99 and 124, which have service between Newport News and Richmond, to be delayed until further notice.
“Alternate bus transportation is being sourced,” Amtrak posted at 4:50 p.m. “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Updates to come!”
Other Amtrak trains to Norfolk and points south have not been impacted.
Itinerary Change^Due to a freight train incident blocking the tracks, Train 124 is canceled between Newport News (NPN) and Richmond (RVR) . Alternate bus transportation is being sourced. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Updates to come!
In addition to the Amtrak delays, Barnetts Road in Charles City County is closed to drivers.
“Residents are urged to avoid the area and allow emergency crews and railroad officials to safely conduct recovery operations,” deputies said.
CSX Police are investigating what caused the train to derail, officials said.
Crews from the New Kent Fire Department, James City Fire Department, Charles City Fire Department as well as the Charles City and New Kent County sheriff’s offices responded to the scene.
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