Van Orden Statement on Train Derailment

FERRYVILLE, WI – Following news of a train derailment in Ferryville, Wisconsin Rep. Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), who sits on the House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, released the following statement:

“My staff was just made aware of a train derailment in our District south of the Lansing Bridge in Ferryville.

“We have begun to coordinate with BNSF, FEMA, Wisconsin Emergency Management, the state and national Departments of Transportation, Crawford County officials, and Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-2), whose District may also be impacted, to get answers on what occurred.

“My staff is traveling to the site, and Congressman Troy Nehls (TX-22), who Chairs the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Rail, has also made staff available to assist our team. We will continue to monitor the situation and determine next steps.”