JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — CSX says a failed wheel bearing caused the Nov. 22 derailment that led to an evacuation of residents in Livington, Ky., on Thanksgiving.
In a Sunday statement, the railroad said it has completed the removal of all 16 railcars involved in the incident that occurred about 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, and has completed removal of the spilled sulphur that caught fire and led to the evacuation [see “Evacuations reported after CSX derailment …,” Trains News Wire, Nov. 22, 2023]. Some 2,500 tons of soil impacted by the incident has been removed and replaced with clean material. Track repairs were expected to be completed by noon Sunday.
The railroad also thanked Rockcastle County authorities for their work in response to the incident, as well as the community members and businesses that worked with the railroad to help residents that were affected, especially those that assisted in serving Thanksgiving dinner. CSX also said it apologiexzed for the inconvenience to the community and its patience during the recovery effort.
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