News & Reviews News Wire BNSF line closed by washout in Kansas (updated)

BNSF line closed by washout in Kansas (updated)

By Trains Staff | April 29, 2024

| Last updated on April 30, 2024

No estimate for reopening at Prescott, Kan.

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BNSF Railway logoPRESCOTT, Kan. — It’s been a rough few days for BNSF Railway.

In the latest incident, the railroad advised customers today (Monday, April 29) of a washout that occurred Sunday afternoon near Prescott, Kan., on its Fort Scott Subdivision.

In an updated report, BNSF announced the line had been reopened at 2:15 p.m. CT.

Prescott is approximately 82 miles south of Kansas City on the Fort Scott Subdivision.

— Updated April 30 at 7:40 a.m. CT with line reopening.

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