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Trains News Wire

 

Bridge fire shuts down CSX main line at Harpers Ferry, W.Va.

 

By Trains Staff | June 24, 2024

 

Amtrak, MARC service also impacted

 

HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. —  CSX’s double-track main line at Harpers Ferry has been shut down after a reported bridge deck fire this afternoon (Monday, June 24), leading to a cancellation of Amtrak’s Capitol Limited and disrupting freight service and MARC commuter rail operations.

 

Eyewitness photos looking east from the original Baltimore & Ohio train station and platform showed flames on both tracks and thick smoke completely obstructing the west portal of the Harpers Ferry tunnel.  . . .

 

 

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MARC Service Alert, 6/24/24 9:37 pm

MARC Brunswick Line - No service from West Virginia tomorrow

 

 

 

6/24/2024 9:37 PM

 

Due to tonight' s bridge fire at Harpers Ferry, there will be no Brunswick Line service from West Virginia stations tomorrow and no alternate transportation will be provided. West Virginia trains are being stored at the yard in Brunswick tonight and will depart on their scheduled Brunswick departure times tomorrow:

--Train 872 will originate at Brunswick and depart at 5:40am

--Train 874 will originate at Brunswick and depart at 6:08am

--Train 878 will originate at Brunswick and depart at 7:07am

Passengers should listen to announcements tomorrow morning at Brunswick station as some trains may board on the platforms on the far side of the parking lot across from the station. Please exercise caution and only cross the tracks at the Maple Avenue grade crossing/crosswalk. Trains may be moving in both directions on all tracks at any time - allow extra time to park your car and walk to your train.

MARC Train will be meeting with CSX Transportation tomorrow to discuss the status of repairs to the bridge at Harpers Ferry. A decision about service to West Virginia tomorrow afternoon and for the remainder of the week will be made tomorrow and an updated service alert will be sent.

We regret any inconvenience from the delays you experienced this evening and appreciate your patience and understanding given the circumstances.

 

 

 

 

 

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WJLA-TV (ABC 7), Washington, DC 6/24/24

 

Two Amtrak trains canceled after fire damages Harpers Ferry Bridge

 

HARPERS FERRY, Wv. (7News) — Two Amtrak trains were canceled Monday evening after a fire caused damage to the Harpers Ferry Bridge, according to company officials.

 

Amtrak shared a post on social media saying Capitol Limited Trains 29 and 30 were canceled around 5:45 p.m.

 

 

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The Journal, Mardtinsburg, WV 6/24/24

 

Fire breaks out on railroad bridge at Harpers Ferry

 

A fire broke out Monday afternoon in the center of the railroad bridge over the Potomac River at Harpers Ferry.

Drone photography courtesy of Greg Dean

 

 

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Firehouse.com, 6/24/24

 

 

Photos: Railroad Bridge at Harpers Ferry, WV, Ablaze

 

Firefighters from several jurisdictions are battling a CSX bridge fire near Harpers Ferry.

 

Firefighters from several jurisdictions are battling a CSX bridge fire near Harpers Ferry.

 

 

Firefighters from several jurisdictions were battling a fire on the CSX bridge at Harpers Ferry Monday afternoon.

 

Dark smoke from the fire was visible for miles. 

 

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Trains News Wire

 

CSX line reopens after Harpers Ferry bridge fire (updated)

 

By Trains Staff | June 25, 2024

 

Morning MARC trains from West Virginia cancelled; no estimate for restoration of service

 

HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — CSX has reopened one track of its two-track main line at Harpers Ferry, W.Va., about 3:30 a.m. today (Tuesday, June 25) and expected the other to be reopened by midday following Monday’s fire on the bridge across the Potomac River.

 

The Hagerstown Herald-Mail reports railroad spokesman Bryan Tucker wrote in an email that the railroad confirmed the structural integrity of the bridge and crews worked through the night to replace damaged ties and rails.

 

MARC commuter trains from West Virginia into Maryland and the District of Columbia were cancelled this morning, with the Maryland Transportation Authority saying in a service alert that it would meet with CSX today to discuss the status of bridge repairs, and make a decision about West Virginia service for this afternoon and the remainder of the week. As of 11 a.m. CT, there had been no update from the morning report.

 

 

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MARC Service Alert

MARC Brunswick Line - West Virginia Service Restored

 

 

6/25/2024 12:34 PM

MARC train service between Brunswick and Martinsburg has been restored. Brunswick Line Trains 875 (dpt Union 4:25p), 879 (dpt Union 5:40p) and 881 (dpt Union 6:20p) will make all scheduled stops en route to Martinsburg this afternoon.