Freight train derailment in Paris sees 24 cars and one locomotive off rails

The Canadian National Railway (CN) says around 24 rail cars and a locomotive went off the rails Friday morning in Paris, but luckily remained upright.

Ontario Provincial Police say the derailment happened at around 6 a.m. in the area of Railway Street.

Officers say the derailment happened on the railway line between Oak Park Road and Market Street.

CN says there were no injuries, leaks, spills or fires and the cause of the derailment is being investigated.

VIA Rail says the incident halted its passenger trains, which normally use the line, saying it is causing significant service disruptions.

Rail traffic near Brantford has been completely halted due to the derailment.

The following VIA Rail trains are affected:

• Train 83 is cancelled and bus transportation will be provided.
• Trains 70, 71, 72, 75, 79 and 82 will operate through the Guelph subdivision with missed stops accommodated by bus.
• Trains 73, 76 and 78 have been cancelled with no alternate transportation.
• Affected passengers will be notified directly, and train status updates are available on the website, the email said.

The rail company said no rail crossings have been affected.

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