Union Pacific Train Derails Inside Railroad’s Private Rail Yard in South El Paso

March 26th, 2013 |

EL PASO, Texas — A Union Pacific train derailed just before noon on Saturday afternoon on Saturday, March 23, in South El Paso, Texas.

Photo shows Union Pacific train derailment in South El Paso Texas on March 23, 2013.

According to Union Pacific officials, five rail cars derailed inside the railroad company’s private yard along the Cesar Chavez Border Highway near Park St.

Union Pacific crews worked throughout the afternoon to reattach the rail cars. The cause of the derailment is under investigation.

There were no reports of injuries at the time of the incident.

Blog post by Gordon, Elias & Seely, a FELA lawyer and Texas railroad injury lawyer who publishes train accidents and FELA legal news from across the United States.