Coal train derails in Fayette County

Train Derailed in Glen Jean

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – On Thursday, there was a train derailment in Glen Jean. 13 train cars came off the tracks, some of which had a full load of coal. Friday morning, the R.J. Corman Railroad Company had heavy equipment on site to assist in getting things back on track. Crew members said it was a challenging situation and, therefore, hard to determine when all cars would be aligned again. Street crossings had been cleared so residents in …

Coal train derails in Fayette County

GLEN JEAN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A loaded coal train has derailed in Fayette County Thursday evening. A loaded coal train from Pax on its way to Thurmond derailed on the Collins Hill area of Glen Jean after 4 PM Thursday. Sources on the scene tell us approximately 12 cars derailed. No cars have tipped over, only the wheels on the affected cars have jumped the tracks. RJ Corman railroad crews are currently on the scene. Three crossings, one at Collins…