MISSOULA - Montana Rail Link (MRL) reports they've made significant cleanup progress at the site of the Paradise train derailment.
Twenty-five railcars went off the track just behind Quinn's Hot Springs in Sanders County on Sunday, April 2, 2023, with some cars landing in the Clark Fork River.
There were no injuries reported.
On Thursday, MRL said they've made progress in removing the damaged cars, cleaning up debris, and beginning site remediation.
The railcars that reached the river were empty or carrying Coors Light and Blue Moon beer; the cans are not floating down the river and are secured in the derailment area.
The single railcar of concern was carrying butane. It was partially off the tracks but not leaking. Visual inspection and utilizing a gas meter did not detect any leaks.
MRL officials say infrastructure in the affected area has been replaced and train traffic is expected to start later Thursday when all safety measures have been met.
They add they will continue investigating what caused the derailment along with addressing any other impacts.
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