Railroad crossing reopens after passenger train catches fire in Watauga, officials say

A railroad crossing in Watauga reopened Tuesday evening after a Union Pacific passenger train caught fire and became disabled near Highway 377, city officials said.

The fire was reported shortly before 4 p.m. near Hightower Drive and Basswood Boulevard. 

The flames were confined to the locomotive's engine compartment and were extinguished by Watauga firefighters, according to a city spokesperson.

Passengers were aboard the train, which had approximately eight to 10 cars attached, but no injuries were reported, authorities said.

Highway 377 was temporarily closed for approximately 30 minutes while firefighters placed a water supply line across the roadway. Watauga police redirected motorists around the area.

Northbound and southbound traffic on Highway 377 resumed, and the railroad crossing at Highway 377, Basswood Boulevard and Hightower Drive reopened by 6 p.m., allowing eastbound and westbound traffic to resume, officials said.  

Railroad crossings at Watauga Road and North Tarrant were not affected and remained open throughout the incident.

Officials said the fire did not spread beyond the locomotive.

Union Pacific representatives arrived and are investigating the incident.

CBS News Texas will provide updates as more information becomes available.