Train derailment reported east of Viola

Heard on: Northern Illinois Railroads

01:08

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00:00

Yeah, it looks like they had a derailment east of Viola, but we're not sure yet if they're clear of main three.

00:07

It looks like it, but we're waiting for maintenance-of-way to get there to verify.

00:12

Is there somewhere in Moorad where you'd be able to cut crossings if need? Be, I don't think it will come to that.

00:20

I'm just trying to prepare for the worst.

00:22

Over.

00:29

Sorry, the radio is breaking up.

00:30

Did you say no? Over.

00:31

Yeah, it's coming off to us.

00:39

Still very staticky.

00:40

I'll just wait till you get in there and maybe it will work better and you can let me know.

00:44

But yeah, he said no.

00:46

Over.

00:50

We can do that if we have to, over.

00:56

Okay, I don't think it will come to that.

00:58

Just having to wait for them to get more information before he's making any decisions on clogging up around Eola or not, over.

01:07

Okay, roger that.

2026-10-08 08:12 UTC

Traffic

Viola, IL 61486

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As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible train derailment east of Viola, with crews waiting for maintenance-of-way to confirm whether the incident is clear of the main track and discussing possible crossing closures if needed.