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Train Derails Near Blairsden- Spills Coal into Feather River

Monday, February 12

A Union Pacific train derailed in the Feather River Canyon early Sunday. The cause remains under investigation.A total of 14 railcars transporting coal spilled into the Middle Fork of the Feather River as a result of the derailment. How much coal was spilled remains... Read More.

Severe Weather Derails Train in the Feather River Canyon

Tuesday, January 17

The latest storms have caused havoc throughout much of Plumas county, including four slides in the feather river canyon on SR70 that have left the roadway closed for over a week and even derailed a train over the weekend.A Union Pacific train carrying grain... Read More.