CSX intermodal sites remain open, some transload facilities closed
In a Thursday afternoon update to customers, CSX Transportation reported all intermodal terminal are open despite recent and continuing weather issues, although subject to weather-related regional delays. Four of the railroad’s Transflo transloading sites — in Nashville, Tenn.; Richmond, Va.; Wilmington, Del; and Baltimore, Md. — were closed, with Raleigh, N.C. experiencing delays and Elizabeth, N.J., and Philadelpha closing early. The railroad is continuing to monitor conditions and will issue updates as warranted.
Cumbres & Toltec seeing upswing in reservations
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad continues to prepare for a spring reopening and is seeing an upswing in reservations for the upcoming season, CEO Eric Mason told the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Commission, the bi-stage agency overseeing the railroad owned by Colorado and New Mexico. The Rio Grande Sun reports the railroad has received $53,000 in reservation revenue so far this fiscal year, compared to $23,000 at the same time a year earlier. The railroad is preparing to operate with fewer passengers per train because of COVID-19 preparations and is considering considering different schedules that would allow more time for shopping and time at tourist locations in destinations such as Chama.
Hamilton, Ohio, begins effort to save railroad station
Hamilton, Ohio, is beginning an effort to save the community’s railroad station, which CSX Transportation plans to close. The Journal-News reports Mayor Pat Moeller plans to call a meeting for those interested in saving the structure. Moeller and former City Clerk Nick Garuckas have led the effort to pursue options to save the building, which likely will require a move from its current location. Garuckas, who recently left for a job elsewhere, had been seeking grants for the project. Still to be determined is a use for the building.
