Train derailment near Reno sends more than 20 railcars off tracks - CBS Sacramento

Published
March 27, 2026
Location
Reno, Nevada
I-80; I-696; I-280
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Incident type
Other

Summary

Accident Reno Nevada in Reno, Nevada: A freight train derailment near Reno, Nevada, occurred on Friday morning (March 27, 2026) near Interstate 80 and USA Parkway. Over a dozen railcars crashed off tracks, but no injuries were reported, and no hazardous material was spilled. Nevada State Police closed one lane of eastbound I-80 for emergency response. Amtrak delayed the California Zephyr's Train 6 route. No cause was disclosed.

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Train derailment near Reno sends more than 20 railcars off tracks - CBS Sacramento

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