August 31 2015 6:55 pm
DAVID WREN
dwren@psotandcourier.com
A Norfolk Southern train delivering a rail car to the Port of Charleston derailed Monday at the Columbus Street Terminal, but no injuries or damage were reported.
Susan Terpay, director of public relations for Norfolk Southern Corp., said the rail car’s wheels went off the track and, while that is termed a derailment, the car did not turn over. Terpay said Monday afternoon the car was not carrying any hazardous cargo and is being re-railed.
The derailment did not disrupt vehicular traffic. It is not clear what caused the derailment.
Erin Dhand, a spokeswoman for the State Ports Authority which operates the Port of Charleston, said the port anticipates some delays to cargo trains carrying BMW automobiles from Greer for export.
“But we won’t know the extent of those impacts until Palmetto Railways and Norfolk Southern determine an exact repair plan for the affected portion of the tracks,” Dhand said.