Final Report: Train Derailment near Mitchell, NE (Powder River Division)

Date
Sep 12, 2026

On Thursday September 10,2026 at approximately 1:23 P.M. CDT, we received a preliminary report of a train derailment near Mitchell, NE which has affected the main track. Mitchell, NE is approximately 10 miles northwest of Scottsbluff, NE. BNSF field personnel responded to assess the derailment site. The main track has returned to service on Saturday September 12,2026 at 12:01 A.M. CDT

If your loaded shipment(s) is directly involved in the incident, a member of the BNSF's Load and Ride Solutions team will contact your company's representative within 24 hours of the incident with relevant information and next steps.