Freight train derailment west of Dodge City cancels Amtrak
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) -- A freight train derailment west of Dodge City has canceled Amtrak Train 3 and Amtrak Train 4.
According to BNSF, a train derailed in Charleston (located between Dodge City and Garden City) at approximately 3:45 p.m. There were no injuries and no threats to the public. The cause is under investigation.
Two trains are now canceled:
- Amtrak Train 3 departed Chicago on Wednesday. It is now canceled between Kansas City and Los Angeles.
- Amtrak Train 4 departed from Los Angeles on Tuesday. It is now canceled between La Junta and Kansas City.
No alternative transportation is being provided by Amtrak.
"We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience," Amtrak says.
KSN News viewers Cody and Kelsi Naab sent in photos of the freight train derailment:
The Naabs say they took their photos of the freight train derailment 15-20 miles east of Garden City on U.S. Highway 50.
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