Final Report: Train Derailment near Topock and West Franconia, AZ (Seligman Subdivision)

Date
Mar 18, 2023

On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at approximately 09:37 p.m. CDT, we received a preliminary report of a train derailment near Topock, AZ, and West Franconia, AZ which has affected the main track. Topock, AZ, is approximately 11 miles South East of Needles, CA. BNSF personnel are responding to assess the affected area. Main track two was returned to service on Friday, March 17th, 2023 at 14:30 CDT. Main track one was returned to service on Friday, March 17th, 2023 at 21:18 CDT.