Stuck train moving again after causing traffic in Houston's Upper Kirby area

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Published  October 3, 2025 1:29pm CDT
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The Brief

    • A train stuck on the railway was causing backup for at least four streets in the Upper Kirby area.
    • Union Pacific says the train had "mechanical issues."

HOUSTON - A train is back on the move in Houston's Upper Kirby area after blocking the roadways for hours.

Houston traffic: Train causing backup

What we know:

The train was creating traffic on at least four streets on Friday near the Southwest Freeway and I-610: the freeway feeder road, Richmond Avenue, Westheimer Road, and San Felipe Road.

It appeared to have started moving at around 3:15 p.m.

Union Pacific confirmed the train was "experiencing mechanical issues." Crews were called to repair the issues.

What we don't know:

Union Pacific did not specify what the mechanical issue was.

The Source: Union Pacific

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