Norfolk Southern train cars derail near Horseshoe Curve

UPDATED with information from Norfolk Southern at 9:30 a.m.

LOGAN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Two locomotives and 17 empty railcars derailed early Saturday morning near the historic Horseshoe Curve in Altoona, Blair County, according to Norfolk Southern.

A spokesperson for Norfolk Southern said the derailment happened around 12:03 a.m. on March 7, 2026. In addition to the 17 empty railcars, two locomotives also left the tracks, the company confirmed. No injuries were reported among the crew.

The Blair County 911 Center previously told 6 News it was not directly notified by the railroad about the derailment and instead learned of the incident through its own sources. Officials said no injuries were reported to the 911 center, but emergency crews responded to assist with traffic control in the area.

Norfolk Southern said there is no impact to the community at this time. Company crews are on scene working on cleanup efforts, though a timeline for reopening the area has not yet been determined.

Members of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration confirmed to 6 News that they are responding to investigate the cause of the derailment.

Amtrak confirmed there is alternate transportation for the Pennsylvanian service between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg. Somerset County-based Mlaker Bus Company told 6 News it is sending buses to Pittsburgh to transport eastbound passengers between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg.

The cause of the derailment remains under investigation.