NORFOLK SOUTHERN DERAILMENT AT CONPIT: 12/28/07. Norfolk Southern's Conway to Oak Island merchandise train 18G derailed at Conpit (near Pittsburgh, Pa.). The train was crossing from Number One to Number Three track when it picked a switch. Early reports are that six tankcars containing ethanol derailed and are on fire. All Amtrak service is suspended, with passengers being transported by bus.
~Greg Graves