Coal car derailment affects shipments to Prince Rupert

CN"s main line across BC to the Northern Gateway was at a standstill on Monday, after 33 cars of a westbound train derailed just south of McBride.

Canadian Business online had these details on the derailment which is affecting shipments to the Port of Prince Rupert, while the Vancouver Sun offered up this report.

Update January 5-- CN reopens the main line Tuesday morning, the Interior news provided the details.