Bronx - Freight Train Derailment 7-19-13

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Date: 7-18-13
Time: 2029hrs
Location: MNRR Hudson Line, curved tracks inbetween Spuyten Duyvil and Marble Hill stations
Units: FDNY, NYPD, MTA, DEC

Description: Northbound CSX freight train carrying 24 container cars of trash derailed on the curved tracks in the rock cut in area of Spuyten Duyvil. 10 cars actually derailed and spilled their contents onto tracks. Train crew (engineer, a conductor and a brakeman) uninjured.

All MNRR Hudson Line service to and from Grand Central suspended while train cars and trash are removed from tracks, and repairs are made if needed. Estimated 18,000 passengers affected for AM commute. Cause of derailment unknown.

Notes: NYC under a heat advisory with 100+ degree daytime temps in area for past several and upcoming days. Weather not making for a pleasant smell.

Official MTA Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mtaphotos/sets/72157634702877644/with/9321106740/

Official MTA Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xopv-EQqJjg&feature=youtu.be