The freight has been blowing through my NC town recently. We’re talking 100+ car trains with engines mid-line to pull and push the load. Truly a sight to see.
BNSF is working to add a second track across hundreds of miles where single track is now operating. They are working to build a second bridge across Lake Pend Oreille to ease congestion and slow downs. The locals are really worried about hazardous cargo derailments ruining the beautiful lake.