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HQ-2020-1399

On October 29, 2020, at approximately 7:25 a.m., CDT, a Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCS) northbound (timetable direction) mixed freight train (MBMSH-29), handling 95 loads, 60 empties with 4 locomotives (configured 4 x 0) at an estimated speed of 39 mph derailed 25 (15 loaded and 10...

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East Palestine Derailment Hazmat Inspections ...