Detroit Zoo Train Derailment Update | Detroit News

The Detroit Zoo’s historic 1931 train derailed Sunday near the Rackham entrance, injuring two staff—no visitors hurt. The ride’s shut down while investigators dig into what went wrong. Ticket holders get full refunds via Guest Relations. This isn’t the first scare: a 1980 crash injured 31 people, forcing a three-year closure and costing millions—including a quirky customs fee for Canadian parts in ’84. Backed by a legendary donation from The Detroit News’ president, this beloved rail has weathered decades of drama. Now, safety’s the priority before it chugs back into service. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cbf59f19300803d4