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The status recorded for “BNSF Coal Train Derailment” is Under Investigation.

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BNSF Coal Train Derailment

Sector: Mass Transit • Location: Miles City, Montana, United States

Source: Railway Track and Structures

Project

Under Investigation

A loaded coal train derailed west of Miles City, Montana, involving between 25 and 27 cars. Emergency response teams were deployed, and the situation is being managed in coordination with BNSF Railway. The cause of the derailment is under investigation, with a focus on assessing potential environmental impacts.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Mass Transit, Rail, Automotive, Warehouse
Location: Miles City, Montana, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Railway Track and Structures

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The project “BNSF Coal Train Derailment” is an infrastructure initiative in the Mass Transit sector, located in Miles City, Montana, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Railway Track and Structures.

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Original status	Under Investigation
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	A loaded coal train derailed west of Miles City, Montana, involving between 25 and 27 cars. Emergency response teams were deployed, and the situation is being managed in coordination with BNSF Railway. The cause of the derailment is under investigation, with a focus on assessing potential environmental impacts.
Original sector	Freight

Location

Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Montana
City	Miles City

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Record type	Project
Sector	Mass Transit, Rail, Automotive, Warehouse
Article published date	2025-03-06

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