KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Passengers on the eastbound Amtrak Missouri River Runner were delayed early Sunday night after the train struck a truck-trailer on the tracks in Cass County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the collision took place just after 5 p.m. Sunday along the tracks that parallel Missouri Highway 58 near Sherwood Road.
A highway patrol crash report stated a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado attempted to cross the tracks at a private drive when the Amtrak train struck the trailer being towed by the Silverado.
The train sustained moderate damage, while the Silverado sustained extensive damage.
MSHP said six train passengers sustained minor injuries. The passengers, two men and four women, ranged in age from 51 to 66. All refused treatment at the scene.
An online train status map shows Missouri River Train 316 left Kansas City, Missouri’s Union Station around 4 p.m. It was set to arrive in St. Louis at 9:45 p.m. Sunday.
Early Monday morning, Amtrak sent out an alert that Train 316 was canceled, so bus transportation would be provided for those on board.
Missouri River Runner Train 311 was also canceled, which was scheduled to depart St. Louis at 8:10 a.m. and arrive at Kansas City's Union Station at 1:50 p.m. Bus transportation will now be provided for those passengers, too.
Due to equipment unavailability, Missouri River Runner Trains 311 and 316 are canceled, with bus transportation provided. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.
— Amtrak Alerts (@AmtrakAlerts) August 18, 2025
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