A Union Pacific coal train derailed near Eureka, Missouri, on July 26, 2026, forcing the closure of an overpass bridge and disrupting regional passenger rail services, emergency officials reported.
Twenty-six cars from the 135-car freight train slipped off the rails. At least one car struck a support structure on the historic Lewis Road bridge.
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St. Louis County emergency responders and structural inspectors closed the bridge due to concerns about its structural integrity.
Engineers noted no immediate danger of collapse.
The derailment compromised both main line tracks on Union Pacific's Jefferson City Subdivision, about 30 miles west of St. Louis.
No injuries were reported among crew members or nearby residents.
None of the derailed cars contained hazardous materials, officials confirmed.
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Amtrak Service Disrupted
The track blockage triggered severe disruptions for Amtrak's Missouri River Runner service between Kansas City and St. Louis.
Operations were halted on July 27.
Officials substituted bus transportation for stranded passengers. One delayed train arrived over five hours late at its destination.
The derailment occurred near access routes to Crescent Farms Golf Club, raising logistical concerns for the recreational area.
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Specialized recovery crews with heavy equipment arrived to clear fallen coal hoppers, repair track signaling, and investigate the cause of the accident.
