TRAIN DERAILMENT RESPONSE

Train Derailment Emergency Spill Response – 24/7 Cleanup Services

Train derailments can happen suddenly — and when they do, the consequences can be severe. From hazardous chemical spills to fuel leaks and environmental contamination, a train derailment demands immediate, expert action. That’s where HazChem Environmental comes to assist.

Emergency Response for Train Derailments

When disaster strikes, every second counts. Our team is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to respond to emergencies involving train derailments. Whether it’s a minor spill or a major hazardous materials incident, we have the experience, equipment, and personnel to handle the cleanup safely and efficiently. Our HAZWOPER certified crews will manage the risks and ensure the contaminants are contained, removed, and disposed safely and efficiently. Environmental site remediation is our specialty, with concern for interruptions and to get you back on track.

Specialized in Derailment Spill Cleanup

A train derailment can release a wide range of contaminants — diesel fuel, oil, chemicals, and hazardous materials. We specialize in:

• Hazardous and non-hazardous spill containment
• Soil remediation and removal
• Surface water and groundwater protection
• Environmental testing and documentation
• Coordination with local, state, and federal agencies

Our trained and certified technicians follow strict safety protocols and regulatory compliance standards to minimize environmental impact and get rail operations back on track.

Why Choose Us?

• Rapid Response: We’re strategically positioned for fast mobilization to derailment sites across the region.

• Fully Equipped: Our fleet includes vacuum trucks, spill response trailers, containment berms, absorbent materials, and heavy-duty cleanup gear.

• Experienced Team: With years of experience handling complex spill cleanups, we know how to take control of a chaotic situation and restore safety quickly. HAZWOPER certified technicians.

• Turnkey Services: From initial containment to final site remediation, we handle every phase of the cleanup process.

Train Derailment Cleanup You Can Count On

We understand that a train derailment is more than just a transportation issue — it’s a threat to public health, environmental safety, and community well-being. That’s why we treat every derailment response with urgency, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Whether you’re a railroad company, hazardous materials shipper, or emergency management agency, you can rely on us as your trusted emergency derailment spill response partner.

Our Comprehensive Industrial and Rail Support Services Include:

• Material Transfer and Cleanup Solutions
• Ballast and Track Bed Debris Removal
• System-Wide Maintenance and Support
• Full-Service Tank and Separator Cleaning
• Pipe and Sewer Line Jetting with CCTV Inspection
• Routine Industrial Cleaning and Maintenance Programs
• Corrosion Inspection and Structural Integrity Assessments
• Track Mat Removal for Railyard Efficiency
• Trap, Oil, and Water Separator Cleaning Services
• Leak Detection with Utility Mapping and Smoke Testing
• High-Rail Capable Vacuum Truck Services
• Track Pan and Containment System Cleaning
• Transformer Site Cleanup, Sampling, and Waste Disposal

Rail Car and Component Transport — Damage-Free and Dependable

We specialize in the safe and efficient transport of rail cars and associated materials, ensuring every move is handled with precision and care. With the right equipment and a skilled crew, we can move a wide variety of rail-related assets without causing damage, including:

• Boxcars and bulge-side hopper cars
• Refrigerated (reefer) cars and flatcars
• A-frame and lumber transport cars
• Coal hoppers and tank cars
• Container chassis and side-dump rock cars
• Rail components like wheels, ties, and rails
• Debris, structural elements, and miscellaneous freight

Specialized Rail Support Services

• Track Clearing and Excavation
  Our hi-rail excavators and grapple-equipped trucks are ready to tackle tough jobs along the tracks — clearing out everything from mud and snow to driftwood, weeds, damaged ballast, and broken rail pieces.
• Heavy-Duty Earthwork
  With deep roots in site prep and dirt work, we’re equipped to manage everything from grading and drainage to complex industrial groundwork — whether the job’s big or small.
• Rail-Specific Demolition
  Our demolition experts bring more than five decades of experience to the table. From tearing down old oil depots and bridges to removing signal towers and outdated infrastructure, we handle the cleanup and site prep to make way for what’s next.
• Culvert and Ditch Repairs for Flood Prevention
  Rail lines are vulnerable when culverts or ditches fail. We respond quickly with the right tools to repair, reinforce, and restore proper drainage — keeping your tracks operational and safe from flood damage.
• Switch Removal and Replacement
  Track switches don’t last forever. When they reach the end of their service life, we’ve got the fleet — trackhoes, booms, loaders, and more — to get the job done from teardown to install.

Our Team is always ready to deploy, 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, rain or shine, including holidays. We do not rely on automated answering systems for our main phone line (630) 458-1910. Instead, we guarantee that a live person will answer your call, regardless of whether it is a weekend, holiday, or any other day.