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Norfolk Southern closing Roanoke hump yard
One has to wonder whats next on the Roanoke chopping block? This comes after NS killed all passenger train infrastructure behind the old N&W passenger station in November 2012.
Are the employees getting reassigned ?
This is sad as it affects peoples lives, and it sad for the tradition of Roanoke as a major rail hub. But as we know things change, so go see things while you can. I hope all affected find jobs and can things can get back to normal for them soon.
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Hump Yards are dying. The 40 Ft boxcar is gone. Intermodal provides better service, at a more reasonable rate, more reliable transportaiton cycle with less damage. Grain, aggregates move in “Unit Train Service” . Now even perishable products are moving in “Unit Trains”.