Train carrying 220 cars of coal derails in West Virginia

A coal train derailed in St. Albans, West Virginia, early on August 3, 2025, causing significant disruptions, including the suspension of Amtrak's Cardinal service between Huntington and New York City.

The CSX freight train, consisting of 220 cars, was carrying around 100 tons of coal and weighed 54 million pounds. While the exact number of derailed cars is yet to be confirmed, officials reported extensive disruptions in the area. Passengers on the affected Cardinal route are being bused to Washington, D.C. No injuries have been reported, and the cause is under investigation.