Update Report: Train Derailment near Yost, IL Chillicothe Subdivision

Date
Aug 3, 2022

On Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at approximately 9:04 p.m. CDT, we received a preliminary report of a train derailment near Yost, IL which has affected both main tracks. Yost, IL is approximately 50 miles northwest of Peoria, IL. BNSF field personnel are responding to assess the derailment site. The estimated time for opening of main track one is 8:00 a.m. CDT on Thursday, August 4th. The estimated time for opening of main track two is still pending.