DERAILMENT RESPONSE & SALVAGE

Emergency Services for Train Derailments

CALL: 319-446-7600
AVAILABLE 24/7

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

 

1

Contact West Side Salvage’s emergency line for deployment.

2

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.

3

We develop and execute a recovery plan to transload salvageable freight, minimize product loss and safely remove debris.

railroad salvage and recovery services
AVAILABLE 24/7
319-446-7600

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 and trained, 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.

grains
Grains
flour
Flour
sugar
Sugar
Liquids
Mixed Freight
Bulk Materials

We Respond to Derailments at:

  • Major Rail Lines and Spurs
  • Grain Elevators and Terminals
  • Feed & Processing Facilities
  • Ethanol & Biofuel Plants
  • Barge Terminals
  • Class One Rails
  • Short Line Rails
  • Other Agriculture-Related or Rural Freight Sites

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 and elevator fires to train derailment cleanups.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can West Side Salvage respond to a train derailment?

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 Salvage 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.

Does West Side Salvage handle hazardous material or flammable product derailments?

No. We do not respond to derailments involving hazardous materials, ethanol spills, flammable products, or re-railing operations. Our services focus on non-hazardous product recovery and cleanup, such as grain or agricultural freight derailments.