Railroads slowly getting back on track after Midwest floods

(Source: Freight Waves, March 26, 2019) 

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Historic flooding that began on March 15 has wiped out miles of roads and bridges along the Missouri River, especially from eastern Nebraska to western Iowa. Omaha was the largest city to be hit. This part of the country isn’t a big player when it comes to freight movement by truck, but at least two major rail companies in the region now have several subdivisions that have been put out of commission by floodwaters. 

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Wednesday, March 27, 2019