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Ferromex freight train derailments in Coahuila

Overview

A series of freight train derailments involving Ferromex has occurred in the state of Coahuila, Mexico.

In late August, approximately 15 wagons derailed in Abasolo at a location known as El Tapado. Preliminary investigations into that incident suggested the derailment might have been caused by track failure or deterioration. No injuries were reported.

In mid-September, a larger incident occurred near Estación Marte in General Cepeda, where more than 80 freight wagons derailed and overturned. Unlike the previous event, authorities suspected that strong wind gusts and intense whirlwinds were the primary cause. This accident disrupted a critical logistics corridor between Saltillo and Torreón. No injuries were reported in this second incident.

Entities

Ferromex · Union Pacific · General Cepeda · Coahuila · Estación Marte

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Ferromex freight train derails in Coahuila logistics corridor

    Over 80 Ferromex freight wagons derailed and overturned in General Cepeda, Coahuila, likely due to strong winds, disrupting a key industrial and logistics corridor.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Ferromex freight train derails in Abasolo, Coahuila

    A Ferromex freight train derailed in Abasolo, Coahuila, causing damage to approximately 15 wagons. No injuries were reported, and authorities are investigating potential track failure.

Sources

diario.mx · massinformacion.com.mx · t21.com.mx · vanguardia.com.mx