BNSF Railway Company

10/25/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/25/2026 16:13

Initial Report: Track Washout Derailment near Laguna, NM (Gallup Subdivision)

Date
Oct 25, 2026

On Saturday, October 24, 2026 at approximately 05:20 P.M. CDT, we received a preliminary report of a track washout near Laguna, NM which affected the main track. BNSF field personnel responded and assessed the derailment site. The estimated opening of main track 2 is October 25, 2026 at 08:00 P.M CDT. The estimated opening of main track 1 is October 25, 2026 at 02:00 A.M 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.

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