CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A train was reportedly stopped on the tracks Saturday night for over three hours, causing major delays and preventing residents from getting into their neighborhood.

The tracks cross over part of Keaton Way in Chesapeake — which appears to be the only road for residents living on the east end of the street, Nixon Court, and Wyant Court to gain access to the neighborhood.

One resident told 10 On Your Side they had been waiting, along with a line of vehicles, since around 7 p.m. The resident said some cars appeared to have children in them.

The train remained at a standstill until around 10:30 p.m. when the resident informed 10 On Your Side that the issue had been resolved and the train was on its way.

A CSX Railroad spokesperson said a mechanical issue was to blame for the delay.

“CSX works hard to minimize the impact of our operations on the communities we serve and we understand that stopped trains can be inconvenient for our neighbors. On Saturday evening, the crossing at Keaton Way was blocked for several hours as crews worked to move the train. We apologize for any disruption this may have caused local drivers, and we appreciate the public’s patience when these unusual events do occur.”

Sheriee S. Bowman, Media Relations, CSX Transportation

(Courtesy: WAVY photojournalist Cortez Grayson)