Alaska Railroad Freight Derails Near Talkeetna, Fuel Leak Contained

An Alaska Railroad freight train derailed near the Curry loop track, 22 miles north of Talkeetna, puncturing a diesel tank but causing no injuries. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The incident occurred June 6 on a spur used to access a quarry supplying gravel and ballast. The Alaska Railroad stated that main line operations between Seward and Fairbanks remain unaffected.

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Damage was limited to a 2,600-gallon diesel fuel tank on one locomotive. Crews quickly stabilized the tank and launched containment measures within hours of the derailment.

ARRC staff immediately notified the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation and worked closely with regulators to coordinate the emergency response.

Containment Efforts by Alaska Railroad Prevent Wider Impact

Spill control teams implemented ground protection strategies and closely monitored the affected site to prevent further leakage or contamination of nearby land and waterways.

No diesel reached any bodies of water, according to early assessments. Crews continued soil checks and adjusted containment equipment as needed.

Alaska Railroad Investigates Derailment Cause and Risks

The cause of the derailment remains unknown, but investigations are underway. Safety officials are reviewing train data, track conditions, and recent maintenance records.

ARRC has not released cleanup costs or estimates of fuel lost. Officials say environmental risk appears low, and operations should return to normal quickly.

Further updates will follow as environmental assessments and safety reviews progress.

Source: www.progressiverailroading.com

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