Front Street in New Westminster reopened after train derailment

Crews work to fix a derailed train in New Westminster on Tuesday March 18, 2025. (CityNews Image)

By Charlie Carey

Posted March 18, 2025 7:33 am.

Last Updated March 18, 2025 2:27 pm.

Front Street was closed in New Westminster Tuesday after an early morning train derailment.

The New Westminster Police Department (NWPD) said crews were on scene at the “minor” derailment at 4th Street.

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Police originally said the street was expected to remain closed well into the day. In an update around 10 a.m., the NWPD announced, “The train derailment has been cleared up and traffic is open in both directions on Front Street.”

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Crews work to fix a derailed train in New Westminster on Tuesday March 18, 2025.
Crews work to fix a derailed train in New Westminster on Tuesday March 18, 2025.
Crews work to fix a derailed train in New Westminster on Tuesday March 18, 2025.
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