Train derailment in East Austin disrupts CapMetro rail service

AUSTIN, Texas - A train with a length of 90 cars derailed near East 6th Street and Robert T. Martinez Jr. St. on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

Seven cars have turned over with two of those containing gravel and the other five are empty.

No one was hurt, and the Austin Fire Department says no structures were involved.

One of the train cars did strike a utility pole and caused a power outage in the area. Power was restored to the area in the afternoon.

CapMetro crews, along with crews from Herzog, Watco, TxDOT and the Federal Rail Administration have been working to clear the scene and reopen the roads.

At around 3:20 p.m., officials said the train intersections at E. 7th St. and Webberville Road had reopened. The area at E. 6th Street is still in the process of being cleared.

CapMetro said, for the rest of the day, a bus bridge between downtown and MLK stations is being provided.

Starting Wednesday, Oct. 23, CapMetro services will resume normal services.

No details were given on what caused the derailment.