CPKC Safety: Wisconsin Derailments & Infrastructure Concerns

Following a **CPKC train derailment** in Wisconsin, Senator Baldwin demands enhanced **rail** safety. Concerns arise over the area’s record after a second incident within two years.

CPKC Safety: Wisconsin Derailments & Infrastructure Concerns
October 24, 2025 12:54 am
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Introduction

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has urged Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) to enhance safety measures following a recent derailment near Reeseville, Wisconsin, on August 15, involving a CPKC train.

Incidents in Reeseville

A CPKC train transporting crude oil derailed near Reeseville in Dodge County on August 15. The derailment involved 24 rail cars, with two breaching and releasing product. This incident follows a similar event in 2023, where 29 rail cars on a CPKC train derailed at the same location.

Federal Investigation

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) determined that the 2023 derailment was due to a track alignment issue.

Senator’s Concerns

Senator Baldwin expressed her concerns in a letter to CPKC President and CEO Keith Creel. She stated that the safety record in Reeseville is “unacceptable” and questioned the “reliability of this stretch of CPKC’s rail infrastructure.” Baldwin urged CPKC to take immediate action to address and correct the cause of the recent derailment.

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Conclusion

Senator Tammy Baldwin has called on Canadian Pacific Kansas City to improve safety measures following a recent derailment in Reeseville, Wisconsin, which is the second incident in the same location within two years. The 2023 derailment was attributed to a track alignment issue by the Federal Railroad Administration.

Company Summary

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC): A railway company.

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