(The following report appeared on the Brenham Banner-Press website on June 15.)
BRENHAM, Texas — Crews were continuing to work this morning on a section of railroad tracks south of Brenham where seven cars derailed Monday afternoon.
The cause of the derailment, which occurred about 1:05 p.m. Monday near Phillipsburg, is still unknown, Joe Faust, a spokesman for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad said this morning.
“The cause is under investigation,” Faust said. “Any time you have a derailment, the causes are taken very seriously.”
The seven cars that derailed were carrying military equipment. The train was in route from Temple to Galveston.
None of the cars that derailed overturned; all remained upright, said Faust.
“Fortunately, there was no spill of any hazardous materials, no injuries,” he said.
Train traffic was using “siding for transportation,” said Faust.
“Traffic is moving along. We anticipate the main line will be open today around noon.”