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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Heavy equipment crews worked through the night and continued working Friday to clear the wreckage of a major train derailment in South Charleston from Thursday. Extensive repairs on the damaged tracks are expected to stretch through Friday night and potentially into the weekend. While CSX officials emphasize that there are no environmental concerns or threats to public safety, the exact cause of the derailment remains under investigation. The incident is also causing significant disruptions for regional travelers. Amtrak has canceled Friday’s Cardinal service through the area as cleanup efforts continue.
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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Heavy equipment crews worked through the night and continued working Friday to clear the wreckage of a major train derailment in South Charleston from Thursday. Extensive repairs on the damaged tracks are expected to stretch through Friday night and potentially into the weekend. While CSX officials emphasize that there are no environmental concerns or threats to public safety, the exact cause of the derailment remains under investigation. The incident is also causing significant disruptions for regional travelers. Amtrak has canceled Friday’s Cardinal service through the area as cleanup efforts continue.
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