Train derails in Cumberland neighborhood

Train derailment in Cumberland draws crowds, closes streets

CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WLNE) — A train derailment in Cumberland led to street closures throughout town Thursday. While moving at slow speeds on the evening of May 28, the train, which was carrying vehicles and plastic pallets, derailed in Valley Falls. No on was hurt. Members of the neighborhood they were used to noise from the trains at night, and thought nothing was out of the ordinary until they looked outside. “We went to sleep, quietest night we…

Train derails in Cumberland neighborhood

CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WPRI) — Part of a Cumberland neighborhood is blocked off after a train went off the tracks Wednesday night. A Providence and Worcester Railroad train derailed six cars around 10 p.m. in the area of High and Titus streets, according to a spokesperson for Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc. Two of the cars were carrying plastic pellets, two others were auto racks, and the remaining two were empty, the spokesperson said. It'…

Train derails in Rhode Island, prompting street closures

A train derailed in Cumberland, Rhode Island, on Wednesday night, resulting in street closures in the area. A spokesperson for Providence and Worcester Railroad told WJAR that six of its rail cars were derailed, blocking two crossings. They said two of the rail cars are leaking plastic pellets. Police have blocked off High Street and Titus Street. Photos from the...

Freight train in Cumberland derails

CUMBERLAND -- Part of a train went off its tracks Wednesday night in an area near Route 114.

Train derailment causes street closures in Cumberland

CUMBERLAND - An overnight freight train derailment on Titus Street has prompted police to close streets. Train cars were leaning over the road.