Re: Raton is useless for freight
Author: tundraboomer
Date: 08-18-2021 - 16:21
Time to move on Wrote:
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> It's not going to be used for any freight unless
> some local traffic develops. BNSF has repeatedly
> let the traffic sit while transcon derailments
> take up to 24-hours to be reopened. Absent a
> multi-day outage, they are not going to use Raton
> for reroutes.
Not saying Raton will be used but the Gateway Sub is going to be closed for weeks (at least). Part of it is still in an active fire. Other parts have major bridge and tunnel damage. BNSF abolished all the pool turns for awhile then brought a few back, presumably for trains to be able to deliver construction materials for repairs.