Fire involving 25 ethanol wagons in Texas following the derailment of a freight train on 09/01/2022.

25 Railcars Ablaze in the Heart of Texas Following Ethanol Train Derailment, UN1170

The accident occurred near Highway 287, the major road linking Texas to Montana, on a North-South axis. The incident took place in Oklaunion, at the border with the neighboring state of Oklahoma. The highway had to be closed due to the risk of explosion from the ethanol tankers. The train was en route to Fort Worth, in the suburbs of Dallas.

The causes of the ethanol train derailment are not yet determined.

A Freight Train of 98 Cars, Owned by BNSF Company

The train consisted of 98 cars. 28 of them derailed and 25 caught fire. The train belongs to the company BNSF: Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway, a class 1 company, according to the Association of American Railroads (AAR). This classification is based on revenue. Class 1 corresponds to a revenue of over $500 million.

Massive Rescue Efforts to Control the Fire of the 25 Ethanol Wagons and Limit the Risk of Grass Fires

Rescue services quickly arrived at the scene, notably from Sheppard military base, the largest training center for the United States Air Force. Foam trucks were called from all over Texas.

With no injuries reported, the main danger lies in potential grass fires, which could be fueled by strong winds.

Cleanup is expected to last several days.

American Regulation for Rail Transport of Dangerous Goods: CFR 49

The United States has not subscribed to ADR or RID.

The entire American regulation for the transport of dangerous goods is consolidated in CFR 49 which covers all modes of transport: road, rail, air, water, and sea.

Although the texts are also based on UN regulations, significant differences exist between American and European regulations.

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