Kanawha Canal

Richmond is recovering from a train derailment that occurred in early July, with multiple train cars ending up in the Kanawha Canal and damaging a nearby railway bridge. Emergency response efforts have concluded, and the focus has shifted to restoration.

Closures remain in effect in Richmond's Shokoe Bottom following a train derailment in which three rail cars fell into the Kanawha Canal. The incident occurred in early July, prompting ongoing cleanup efforts.

Crews from the Department of Public Utilities are repairing a 36-inch water main that broke in the Kanawha Canal in Richmond on July 3. Progress is being made on the repairs.

Crews have begun removing grain from three submerged train cars in Kanawha Canal following Friday's derailment. The cause of the incident remains under investigation.

All train cars have been removed from the railway bridge over Richmond’s Kanawha Canal as repairs continue after a derailment sent three train cars into the canal Friday afternoon.

Dock Street and Capital Trail remain closed as crews work to stabilize two derailed train cars. A derailment sent three train cars into Richmond's Kanawha Canal.

A freight train derailed in Shockoe Bottom and fell into the Kanawha Canal around 4 p.m. Friday, with witnesses reporting a loud screeching noise followed by an explosion.

Three train cars derailed and fell into Richmond's Kanawha Canal on Friday afternoon, with two cars remaining unstable.