<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2PsIlz_1FRp04cv00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2PsIlz_1FRp04cv00" width="1200" height="800" ><figcaption>Straight on view of locomotive front at manufaturing facility Courtesy of BNSF Railway</figcaption></figure>KENNEWICK, Wash. — A stalled train blocked crossings in Kennewick for about four hours this morning and caused traffic delays while crews made an unplanned bridge repair, Burlington Northern Sante Fe (BNSF) announced.BNSF temporarily stopped rail traffic as a safety precaution so crews could work on the Columbia River Railway Bridge.The company said the stoppage blocked nearby public crossings during the repair."Crews worked as quickly and safely as possible to complete the repair and restore train movement. While our proactive maintenance program helps keep disruptions like this infrequent, when they do occur, our priority is to address the issue safely and minimize impacts to the public. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate the community’s patience," Kendall Sloan, BNSF director of external communications.BNSF said train movement resumed after the repair. </div></body>

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KENNEWICK, Wash. — A stalled train blocked crossings in Kennewick for about four hours this morning and caused traffic delays while crews made an unplanned bridge repair, Burlington Northern Sante Fe (BNSF) announced. BNSF temporarily stopped rail traffic as a safety precaution so crews could work on the Columbia...

Kennewick train delay blocks crossings for about four hours

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KENNEWICK, Wash. — A stalled train blocked crossings in Kennewick for about four hours this morning and caused traffic delays while crews made an unplanned

Kennewick train delay blocks crossings for about four hours

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