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Town of Lowell sends claims letter after Aug. 15 train derailment
Summary
Town Clerk Kim Mann presented a letter the town sent to CPKCR and Chad Barron to start a claim for town damages from the Aug. 15, 2025 train derailment; the board reviewed inspection reports and provided photos to railroad contacts.
Town Clerk Kim Mann told the board Oct. 14 that the town had sent a letter to Chad Barron and CPKCR initiating a claim for damages to town property resulting from the Aug. 15, 2025 train derailment. The letter includes contact information for the Town of Lowell and was sent to begin the claims process for town damages.
Board members also reviewed an inspection report received in July from the Office of the Commissioner of Railroads covering crossings on Lock, Wick, Chapel, Blackbird and Catbird roads; photos and the inspection information were forwarded to Tyrel Viner, according to the minutes. Clerk Mann said the Meadow Road culvert paperwork will be prepared in 2026 and the town plans to coordinate with the Town of Calamus on culvert matters related to railroad impacts.
The minutes record the town's administrative steps to document damages and pursue reimbursement; no settlement or railroad response is recorded in these minutes.
