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Most derailed train cars in D.C. put back on tracks

By JESSICA GRESKO, Associated Press
Published: May 2, 2016, 5:43pm

WASHINGTON — Train cars that derailed in the nation’s capital over the weekend have largely been put back on the tracks, and workers Monday finished offloading hazardous materials from two of the cars, CSX officials said.

CSX said Monday evening that 15 of the 16 cars that derailed have been put back on tracks in preparation for them to be moved.

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