CSX to Use Train Tracks in O’Fallon This Week

****UPDATE****

CSX TRAIN CARS

The information we have received from the railroad indicates we can expect the train cars to be traveling westbound through O’Fallon between 1PM and 3PM on Friday.

We will keep you updated if we receive more information.

O’Fallon, Illinois - The City of O’Fallon was notified by CSX that they plan on using the train tracks in O’Fallon this week to retrieve some of their rail cars which have been stored on the tracks near Aviston, Illinois.

Here is what we were told to expect:

Wednesday, March 13, 2019, between 9AM and 10AM

- A single locomotive will be travelling eastbound through town at 10 MPH. Every crossing will be staffed by a CSX Police Officer and CSX Flaggers.

Thursday or Friday (Unknown Time)

- A locomotive will be transporting approximately 210 rail cars westbound through town at 10 MPH. Once again, every crossing will be staffed with CSX Flaggers and CSX Police. This second trip will likely cause delays of 10-15 minutes per crossing.

We are not sure the exact times or date for the return trip but will be in constant contact with CSX. We will post again when we know further details.

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If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Grant Litteken at 618-624-4500 x 8760 or email at [email protected].