Union Pacific Coal Train Derails in Eureka, Missouri
A Union Pacific coal train derailed in Eureka, Missouri, involving 26 of its 135 cars. The incident occurred near Lewis Street and the Crescent Farms Golf Club. There were no reported injuries or hazardous materials involved, but both tracks in…
St. Louis, MO, July 26, 2026 —
A Union Pacific coal train experienced a derailment in Eureka, Missouri, on Tuesday, according to preliminary reports. The incident involved 26 of the train’s 135 cars.
The derailment occurred in the vicinity of Lewis Street and the Crescent Farms Golf Club. Officials have stated that there were no injuries reported as a result of the incident. Additionally, no hazardous materials were involved.
Both railroad tracks in the affected area sustained damage. Reports indicate that one of the derailed cars made contact with the Lewis Road bridge. The structural integrity of the bridge is currently undergoing assessment.
The exact cause of the derailment has not yet been determined. Union Pacific has not provided a timeline for the cleanup and repair of the tracks or the bridge.
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