BLUEFIELD, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding across southern West Virginia last night, making a key Norfolk Southern rail route impassable, according to the company.
The affected line runs along the Heartland Corridor, disrupting train movement between Portsmouth, Ohio, and Bluefield, West Virginia.
The flooding is impacting shipments in several key transportation lanes, including:
- Norfolk/Ports of Virginia ↔ Chicago
- Norfolk/Ports of Virginia ↔ Columbus
- Chicago ↔ Charlotte
- Chicago ↔ Greensboro
Weather forecasts indicate continued rainfall in the region through the afternoon, with snowfall expected later this evening.
Norfolk Southern is exploring detour options to minimize delays, but shipments will likely experience disruptions until floodwaters recede and engineering crews can restore service.
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