CSX Coal Train Derailment Along the James River in Richmond, Virginia

[@804mac4]

It's funny I live on the Northside of Richmond and have not heard a thing about this until now

[@RivannaRailfan]

Yeah, for whatever reason no local news seems to care.

[@bigred4556]

Same!

[@RDC_Autosports]

unless it has something to do with trump noting will get reported

[@arlisspropertyservicesllc5943]

Unless they can sell the story that Covid caused the derailment, it’s not “newsworthy”

[@InfiniteIlluminate]

Same! I pass this track twice day for work!

[@1940limited]

I applaud any organization that can clean up this mess in only two days.

[@RivannaRailfan]

Yeah they are efficient what they do.

[@1940limited]

@@RivannaRailfan i don't envy them that job. It's amazing we have such skilled people to do this sort of thing. I think the railroads used to take care of accidents like this themselves. Today it's more efficient to contract it out.

[@Retired88M]

Most likely gave it to RJ Corman

[@The3751FAN]

Can’t imagine how much force it took break that coupler like that

[@RivannaRailfan]

Indeed, those loaded coal cars are heavy.

[@Chance2Explore]

Used to work for CSX in the Fulton yard near Rockett’s Landing, lived down the road from there too in Richmond’s Eastern Henrico, County. I’ve heard NOTHING ABOUT THIS....crazy

[@julieparrish1364]

Awesome footage,Greetings from Mill Road crossing...

[@bobgallo2178]

Oh what a mess. Not only do they have heavy loads to contend with, but a lack of space on the right of way.

[@RivannaRailfan]

Indubitably, this was not easy to clean up.

[@libertyordeath555]

Thanks CSX, 2nd derailment this month, G.D. shame. Ancient trains on even more ancient tracks, meanwhile CSX net worth as of July 22, 2021 is $74.23B.

[@peggyscott125]

My hometown. I miss ya!

[@TrainWatching]

Nice work viewing the derailment

[@RivannaRailfan]

Thanks.

[@andrewdavis3018]

I live a couple miles from there and bike along the north bank trail right beside the tracks. Cant believe that's the second derailment in that location in 2 months and the third in RVA

[@RivannaRailfan]

Yes

[@thebops4180]

Imagine if a loco had been travelling in the opposite direction at the same time. That would have been one big mess!

[@RivannaRailfan]

Indubitably.

[@michaelnash9899]

Very nice video, enjoyed watching. 👍👍

[@RivannaRailfan]

Thank you!

[@RsRj-qd2cg]

>when you invest in the investors instead of the railroad.

[@terrywalker9092]

Looks like a roller assembly broke and derailed the train. Greetings from the west end of Richmond!

[@RivannaRailfan]

Yeah, whatever happened sure caused a mess.

[@truckinpoppop6777]

I’m amazed that they let you get that close

[@AustinWesternRailfan]

Union Pacific, CSX, and NS are getting closer together lol

[@pashon4percushon]

I noticed Newport News coal rail yard was completely empty.

[@bjones2324]

I live like 5 mins away from their and never heard of this

[@Hardleewood]

Exactly

[@littleredridingnev1349]

Wow I had no idea this happened!

[@Hardleewood]

No one did

[@peppermintthehusky498]

I cant believe that this is like the 3rd time that a train derailed on these tracks 1st was a mixed freight, 2nd outside Fulton yard, and a 3rd at the same place as the 1st one I'm wondering how many more trains are gonna derail on these tracks who knows

[@RivannaRailfan]

Yeah this is a hotspot for derailments because of the tight curves of the James River.

[@steambricks2729]

@@RivannaRailfan yea the trains are just too long

[@RivannaRailfan]

Indubitably.

[@BlackMan614]

The idea of using DPU's is to better handle slack and braking. It is all automated in the WabTec software.

[@davidcrick1123]

@@steambricks2729 How does that make a difference?

[@TiffMcGiff]

Seems like freight trains are derailing way too often now a days.

[@RivannaRailfan]

Longer trains and more ware on the rails does not help.

[@jamessimms415]

Longer trains w/the increased potential to derail, fewer personnel in the yards & less time to properly put a train together (it goes out NOW!, less track personnel & money for track maintenance, & tired train crews

[@alexmodern6667]

@@jamessimms415 Yeah it's the new Game less crews, precision RRailRoading......Bad formula...... But you know they are trying really hard to make money for their investers........

[@BeyondtheRailz]

Seems like CSX always gets into trouble somehow.

[@RivannaRailfan]

Well with longer and longer trains, stuff like this is inevitable.

[@BeyondtheRailz]

Im all in on an occasional LONG train or 2 a day. But I want to beat my record of seeing 7 trains a day.

[@viviangreen9722]

Accident happened. Trains are no different. Maybe the load was too heavy for the curve it was approaching. But, they will put every effort in the clean up. I'm sure of that.

[@Robloxity_News]

Nah, it's just CSX being CSX.

[@zachariassiefker9249]

Wow! That’s sad! A very nice loaded coal train getting derailed! What a bummer!

[@TheSuperStarCarWash]

Looks like a job for RJ Corman, They would have had the rails replaced by sunset! Train derailments like this are uncalled for. Jaw Tooth just filmed in Thurmond W.V, that's where the train came from. Excellent coverage. -From Buffalo,

[@RivannaRailfan]

Cranemaster LLC and Genesis Derailment Division were the crews that were working on this cleanup. Correct, this train, T20622, was Thurmond, WV to Newport News, VA.

[@Enjoyer.762]

Jaw Tooth jinxed the train

[@smokeinapeterbilt]

T20622 just gave a "Aah, But wait, There's more"

[@charlottecunningham2141]

@@smokeinapeterbilt lol

[@glloyd1987]

They sure are spending lots of time playing in the dirt these days!

[@rearspeaker6364]

it's a new CSX motto!!

[@maxrshelltrack7443]

How tomorrow lays.

[@ggrotz4863]

Did any of that coal wind up going to Doswell and onto the Buckingham Branch? Haven't heard about it on the BBRR Facebook page.

[@RivannaRailfan]

No, the sidings along the Piedmont and Mountain are not long enough to facilitate meets with westbounds. Most sidings were built long enough to fit passenger trains for the C&O RY in the 30s and 40s.

[@bobblundell2281]

Was CSX using DPU's , i know they are reluctant in using them , DPU's reduce the stresses on everything.

[@RivannaRailfan]

This train did not have DPUs.

[@DavidAllen-dj7sd]

Its a pretty flat route on the rivanna route. This derailment is just outside of fulton yard. This area get flood water like crazy. You should see how crappy the tracks are in acca yard.

[@kevinrapp6087]

Yes, they are, I've seen them going thru Youngstown Ohio

[@charlesw3354]

Funny CSX How tomorrow moves becomes How Tomorrow Derails

[@Matttrainz07]

How tomorrow moves because it can’t move today(due to derailment)

[@6777Productions]

Wonderful catches, it's interesting to see a string line on loaded cars. Normally it's the empties that want to string line. Great catches nevertheless!

[@RivannaRailfan]

Indeed, thank you.

[@outbackwack368]

Solar panels sabotaged the track

[@orgcoast5990]

I agree with one of the previous comments. It seems CSX has more than their fair share of accidents.

[@ronaldbryant9193]

I live about a mile from there.on the other side of bridge,in the bottoms.

[@larrypollard3142]

They really dropped the ball on this clean up Coal still on the ground and in the river

[@JohnR.1968]

Thought that excavator was going to nail that bridge!!😬

[@RivannaRailfan]

There was plenty of clearance.

[@andreagarth6858]

Trains go way too fast for the loads they are carrying.Tracks are always in use.Are the tracks maintaiined to support the amount of traffic on them.These train companies have to meet deadlines .The Government talks about faster trains. Infrastructure funding can go into the safety and upgrading of tracks .

[@PiddleInTheMarshbyMarkIreland]

I think you will find it's more to do with the out dated track you are using. Wooden sleepers (ties) and spikes are no use in this century.

[@im-that-guy-pal]

@@PiddleInTheMarshbyMarkIreland what's your solution? Your basically wanting to reinvent the wheel so to speak.

[@PiddleInTheMarshbyMarkIreland]

@@im-that-guy-pal Concrete or steel sleepers (ties) and CWR and modern track laying equipment is the only answer. Take a look at this kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5XEhYOJj9ihbLc

[@RT10Viperman]

Yeah that train was headed to the coal piers here in Norfolk. We have ships wait for that coal...What a mess

[@warrenhoffman653]

That coal was headed overseas?

[@RT10Viperman]

@@warrenhoffman653 Yes..We have sent billions of tons of coal overseas every sense I can remember. Look up Norfolk and southern coal piers in Norfolk,Va.

[@warrenhoffman653]

@@RT10Viperman Thanks.

[@Sven_Okas1967]

Well, the train has dug itself really nicely into the dirt. what was the cause of the accident? Greetings from Berlin/ Germany. Sven

[@RivannaRailfan]

The cause is still unknown at this time, but most likely poor train handling/accelerating too quickly around the tight curves.

[@Sven_Okas1967]

@@RivannaRailfan Thanks....

[@RivannaRailfan]

@@Sven_Okas1967 No problem.

[@redeyedmongoose2963]

Coal mining actually.

[@charlesgreathouse7376]

@@RivannaRailfan if you don`t know the cause of the derailment, don't speculate and blame the engineer for poor train handling.

[@rearspeaker6364]

they have a few days supply a newport news for fiiling those ships for exporting.

[@RivannaRailfan]

Correct, but CSX and Dominion are still loosing money because of this.

[@bambambattle5681]

It derail?

[@stephenrickstrew7237]

They had a derailment in Roanoke a few months ago … coal went into the River and they spent a lot of money cleaning up the environmental damage … miles downstream

[@wizardman42]

This line is seeing less and less service as world wide need for coal drops ...the bridge thru Richmond is close to 100 years old and has a 10 MPH 20 car limit ...chances of reinvestment are slim.

[@RivannaRailfan]

While the bridge is old most of the bridge was redone in 1955 by the C&O RY and is kept in good shape by CSX, and there is no car limit for the bridge.

[@hikinganddrone]

Is this by James River?

[@RivannaRailfan]

That is the James River in the background.

[@brandtfj]

Spray paint on the very bottom of coal car ..."wrong side up"

[@arlisspropertyservicesllc5943]

Must be that high grade Chinese steel @ 7:49

[@kevinmiller83]

Great video! How did you get access to that area? I would have been kicked out if I wandered down there.

[@RivannaRailfan]

The views of the derailed cars were from Hollywood Cemetery, and the cranes and other equipment was down at a crossing 0.3 miles east of the derailment.

[@804mac4]

It's not private property the whole area is part of the part

[@nomuny12]

I've walked this trail before, very nice views!

[@gravelydon7072]

Well at least it isn't far to the shops.

[@royalteelawncarelandscapin5369]

Fired is an understatement

[@jacksonherr911]

CSX Coal Train Badly Derailed

[@MrCameronsterling]

At least there we’re no casualties, everything else can be fixed with time and money….loss of life can never be

[@RivannaRailfan]

Correct

[@mikeashely8198]

Someone needs to let the break off

[@corduerorose9747]

Now I having second thoughts again of becoming a freight engineer and ch 6 8 12 35 and 65 didn't announce it

[@steambricks2729]

Running trains backward on the BB?

[@RivannaRailfan]

No, the sidings are not long enough. EBs will be tied town all over the Rivanna waiting for this to clear.

[@steambricks2729]

@@RivannaRailfan ohh too bad that would be cool to railfan

[@bambambattle5681]

Oh my gosh 😱

[@tabuseventythree5678]

That’s what happens when you don’t do proper inspections or repairs to “save money.” Pathetic. It will be worse once it happens on the rail bridge by the canal walk.

[@selwyncarter3227]

I think it fair to await the official cause of the derailment. It’s not always a track problem. Let’s not make assumptions until the official findings are made public!

[@michaelwebb4149]

Sure as hell doesn’t look like the tracks were replaced 😅😅

[@tabuseventythree5678]

@@whiteknightcat kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmrGlGd7qZJmec0 Here's a snippet. Also looking at national statistics for train accidents/derailments began their uptick around the same time as the video suggests - corroborating the report. There was also an AP article this year in April/May that reported a reduction in staff by 22%. Fewer ppl, longer trains, less time to inspect, longer hours leading to fatigue, greater chance for mistakes that lead to accidents.

[@zachbates6541]

Is everyone okay

[@RivannaRailfan]

No injuries.

[@thejoshuacoxlive]

Dang

[@miltonaliff3316]

Poor maintenance probably

[@Bolivar2012able]

Helps to move position Steven Spielberg. Then we have an overall perspective of the incident scene.

[@leonation89]

Oh wow

[@hikinganddrone]

New subs here…

[@Zayday1993]

When did this happen my apartment is right across from the tracks

[@RivannaRailfan]

See the description.

[@frankbryant9463]

Dam tree huggers.

[@train5974]

They look like the aluminum cars.

[@RDC_Autosports]

ima go with a bad wheel bearing…. these cars get the least amount of attention cause they are always on the move,

[@donaldfaris4798]

90 degree days steel rail, heat kinks happen

[@RivannaRailfan]

Was not caused by a kink.

[@jamessimms415]

CSX-Crash, Smash, &/or Xplode

[@randomdude440]

My electricity isn't gonna be generated

[@RivannaRailfan]

Actually, all of the coal that goes to Newport News, VA is transferred onto ships and shipped to other countries to use to generate electricity.

[@miltonaliff3316]

Oh wow that’s the train we loaded at work , I recognize the graffiti,

[@RivannaRailfan]

This came out off of the Thurmond branch so if that is where work then yes

[@miltonaliff3316]

@@RivannaRailfan yes, I was just over there looking around, oh well, later

[@RivannaRailfan]

Cool, how often does RJ Corman work up that line and do they use their own locomotives switching yall?

[@miltonaliff3316]

@@RivannaRailfan I don’t know him but will ask crews on trains. Yes they use their own. We load non stop, barring hiccups, if everything goes well the train never has to stop except to get another cut.

[@randybutler6717]

Dam

[@Walkwith7]

Psr psr psr

[@rearspeaker6364]

NAILED IT!!!

[@Qcr4014]

How many richmonds are there lol

[@mikeashely8198]

Not a lot of hobos ride coal trains

[@jonwilson8170]

Looks like the mischievous work of those environmentalist so opposed to the use of coal

[@Enjoyer.762]

Oof...

[@leowhite8461]

And to think the Biden Administration has said rail is safer to transport oil then pipeline, 😂😂😂😂