Final Report: Train Derailment near Des Moines, IA (Chicago Division)
On Thursday, October 1, 2026, at approximately 1535 CDT we received a preliminary report of a train derailment near Des Moines, IA which affected the main track. BNSF field personnel responded and assessed the derailment site. The main track has been returned to service on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 12:16 AM CDT.
If your loaded shipment(s) were directly involved in the incident, a member of the BNSF's Load and Ride Solutions team will contact your company's representative within 24 hours of the incident with relevant information and next steps.
If your loaded shipment(s) were directly involved in the incident, a member of the BNSF's Load and Ride Solutions team will contact your company's representative within 24 hours of the incident with relevant information and next steps