DERAILMENT RESPONSE & SALVAGE
Emergency Services for Train Derailments
50+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Coordinating with Local Authorities & Landowners
West Side Salvage specializes in derailment response for all types of freight. With decades of experience, we work directly with railroad companies, local authorities, and landowners to manage cleanup, transloading, salvage, and disposal after derailments involving bulk commodities and mixed freight.
Our Process
Contact West Side Salvage’s emergency line for deployment — no need to call 911.
Once on-site, our team works closely with the railroad company, local officials, and property owners to assess the situation and determine the safest and most effective course of action.
We develop and execute a recovery plan to transload salvageable freight, minimize product loss and safely remove debris.
READY TO DEPLOY
Immediate Deployment for Train Derailments
With crews deployed across the U.S., we mobilize as quickly as possible to train derailments. Experienced, trained, and connected with insurance companies, West Side Salvage has your back.
Safety Trained for All Types of Train Derailments
West Side Salvage has the experience, training, and specialized equipment to respond quickly and safely to derailments involving ag commodities, bulk freight, and mixed cargo — not just grain. Our team is trusted by major railroads for a wide range of recovery operations.
We Respond to Derailments at:
- Major Rail Lines and Spurs
- Grain Elevators and Terminals
- Feed & Processing Facilities
- Ethanol & Biofuel Plants
- Other Agriculture-Related or Rural Freight Sites
We respond on behalf of railroad companies — not co-ops or facility operators.
Serving the United States
Based in the Midwest, our experienced teams can deploy from coast to coast.
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For 50+ years, ag, food, and biofuel operations have relied on West Side Salvage to provide turnkey emergency solutions on everything from flooded bins to elevator fires.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can West Side respond?
Immediately! We are an emergency services and disaster recovery specialist. Depending on the urgency of your situation, we can have crews and equipment mobilize with hours of the initial call.
What should I expect when West Side Arrives?
We will get a description of the current situation from the customer and our crews will show up with all the equipment necessary to handle the disaster and provide you continuous updates as we work through mitigation.
Should I contact my insurance agent?
Yes! West Side works with all insurance companies and we can help work through the disaster mitigation process side by side with your insurance agent to maximize the recovery and minimize the claim.
