Train Derails Into Yellowstone River

Long_Rod_Silvers · Jun 24, 2023

Well shit...

Train derails into Yellowstone River, prompting federal response

The Stillwater County Disaster and Emergency Services said on Facebook that "multiple" rail cars were in the river, but the cause of the derailment had not yet been determined.

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Old406Kid · Jun 24, 2023

I'm in Billings, 30 mile east and we got pounded with torrential rain for almost an hour.
The Columbus area got up to 3 inches in short time with already swollen spring runoff rivers.
Add to that the beating that the Yellowstone and Stillwater rivers took last year and I guess it's not surprising.

Train derails into Montana's Yellowstone River

A train derailment has been reported near Big Timber, Montana with a bridge collapse sending multiple cars into the Yellowstone River and leaking fuel.

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BriGuy · Jun 24, 2023

Wonderful, they are oil cars.

Generally, the Federal Railroad Administration takes the lead on derailments. The states provide support and do a lot of post-incident work as well. This one will likely involve a huge ecological mitigation effort.

troutstalker · Jun 24, 2023

This is upsetting. These railroad derailments seem to be increasing. The penalties for ecological damage need to be increased. It would be nice to see mandatory rail line inspections or something done to prevent or at least decrease these increasing occurrences at the expense of the railroad companies.

troutstalker · Jun 24, 2023

Maybe the transportation of oil, gas and poisonous/hazardous materials via train should be reevaluated and no longer permitted.

Robert Engleheart · Jun 24, 2023

Don’t want to go into politics but there is a very strong connection to that in regards to railroad safety. Do your research if so inclined.

Yard Sale · Jun 24, 2023

Deregulation and a lack of investment in infrastructure. Sucks...

Hopefully it can be contained before it gets too ugly. Wonder what that second substance is.

"eight rail cars were involved but none contained oil. Instead, the cars contained "asphalt and a second substance that officials are working to confirm." Both substances were described as slow-moving. "

Reel fun · Jun 24, 2023

Local news said that the train was carrying asphalt and sulphur. A railroad bridge collapsed.

Bob N · Jun 24, 2023

Asphalt products are shipped hot so they can be drained from the tank. At this point in time, it’s in a solid state since the river is much colder than the tanks. The other “yellow” substance is molten elemental sulfur, a derivative of the refining process. Again it is currently in a solid state as the asphalt.