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At work yesterday a trainmaster said there would be a big announcment from BNSF to the media. Something to do with BNSF/NS Merger. Has anyone heard anything? Let's hope NOT!
Eric Member # 674
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I figured it'd be NS and CSX, if anyone... Do BNNS's (Oops- I mean BNSF's and NS's) lines run near eachother at any locations? After the BNSF and CN merger got called off by the STB, I don't know if they'd try so soon again. I'll look it up, and see if I can find anything, but I don't think it's gonna happen!
Andybuzz2u Member # 2008
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Well the mississippi is the divideing point among U.S. class 1 roads and if a BNSF/NS or UP/CSX merger would ever happen then they would be able to have real true coast to coast service..a train form california to new york on the BNSF must be handed over to either the NS or CSX at chicago or kansas or New Orleans and undergo a interchange air and equipment test as well as crew change and if the BNSF wants it locos on another railroad companys line..and vice versa. The cost in not haveing to do this would save the railroads mega bucks and the shippers to.
Huskerfan Member # 2014
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The BNSF/CN merger was denied because it was to soon after the ATSF/BN merger I believe. The last thing I heard was "There will never be continental railroad, meaning coast to coast." Famous last words!
MPALMER Member # 125
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Especially since the CN and CP have had transcontinental lines for years...north of the border, sure. But have some shippers used that route to go cross country because of the single line service? Both CP and CN now have a lot of mileage within the US.
C.B. Hall Member # 2066
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Hey Andybuzz2u, You talked about the interchange air and equipment test/crew change needed when a western railroad hands off to an eastern one. What's the minimum time that's needed for such a change? Also (if you happen to know) just how fast can a 1000-mile inspection be performed on, say, a 50-car train?
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