Trains Comes Off Tracks Near Union Station

A commuter train derailed just outside Union Station in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday, but no injuries were reported, fire officials said.

The four-car Metrolink train was about 500 yards outside the station when it came off the tracks about 4:45 p.m., Los Angeles Fire Department officials said. The train remained upright after it buckled and blocked three tracks.

Firefighters helped all passengers get off the train.

The cause of the derailment was unclear.

The derailment was expected to cause significant delays for Metrolink trains Tuesday night.