BNSF Railway Company

03/15/2023 | News release | Distributed by Public on 03/16/2023 00:50

Initial Report: Train Derailment near Topock and West Franconia,AZ (Seligman Subdivision)

Date
Mar 15, 2023

On Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at approximately 09:37 p.m. CDT, we received a preliminary report of a train derailment near Topock, AZ and West Franconia, AZ which has affected the main track. Topock, AZ is approximately 11 miles South East of Needles, CA. BNSF personnel are responding to assess the affected area. The estimated time for opening the main track has not been determined at this time.