Residual gases left over after a train derailment in south suburban Matteson will be burned off, railway officials said Friday.
ByResidual gases will be burned off after a train derailment in Matteson, IL Thursday. Trains are expected to be moving soon, CN said.
"Flaring is the controlled burning of residue gas over a short period of time. It is required to eliminate any left over product and allow for the safe removal of the railcar," the spokeswoman said.Officials said about 25 cars carrying various substances derailed just after 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the area of 21740 Main St.Several hours later, they were allowed back into their homes.There was no threat to public safety, CN said. The cause of the derailment is now under investigation.
The ABC7 I-Team's analysis of federal data shows 231 trains derailed, with 61 in Cook County alone, since the beginning of 2022.
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