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#21 CNJRoss

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Posted 03 September 2008 - 04:06 PM

To: All BNSF Customers

09/02/2008

Update Report: Hurricane Gustav


BNSF personnel are currently inspecting tracks and evaluating the effects of Hurricane Gustav. Beaumont, Lafayette and New Orleans, Louisiana areas will remain closed until the inspections are completed.
Houston and Galveston, Texas terminals remain open.

Intermodal:

· New Orleans Intermodal Facility was closed at noon on Friday, August 29, 2008 and remains closed until further notice.
· Houston Intermodal Facility remains open.
· Barbours Cut Intermodal Facility remains open.

Customers can expect delays of 48 to 72 hours.

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Posted 03 September 2008 - 04:07 PM

To: All BNSF Carload Customers

09/03/2008

Update Report: Hurricane Gustav


As advised in a previous advisory issued on September 2, 2008 BNSF continues to restore tracks and inspect areas impacted by Hurricane Gustav. Traffic moving between Houston and Beaumont, Texas to Lafayette, Louisiana is estimated to return to service the afternoon of September 3, 2008. Traffic between Lafayette and New Orleans is expected to return to service the evening of September 4, 2008.

Customers can expect delays of 48 to 72 hours.

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Posted 03 September 2008 - 04:17 PM

Union Pacific Service Alert

Updated Wednesday, September 3, 2008 - 11:00 a.m.

Hurricane Gustav Recovery Continues


Union Pacific crews are working to clear debris from the tracks and set out generators for our signal systems where power outages still exist. We are also working with the local power companies to clear downed power lines over the railroad tracks. We anticipate having train service restored all the way to New Orleans by this evening and all train signals restored by midday on Thursday, which will further improve operations.

We will continue to work with our customers in the affected area to assess their individual situations to restore service. We will be able to move traffic on a limited basis as customers' power is restored and our crews are able to return to their work locations.

Traffic is still being rerouted over Memphis and St. Louis for interchange with CSX and NS until the New Orleans gateway is fully operational. We will continue to provide updates on our web site as information becomes available.

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Posted 03 September 2008 - 04:28 PM

KCS Service Status Updates
9/2/2008


KCSR Works to Clear Lines In Wake of Hurricane Gustav
In the wake of Hurricane Gustav, The Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCSR) terminals at New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana were relatively unharmed; however, many trees and power lines were down on the rail line leading to these terminals.

The KCSR line between Shreveport, Louisiana and Beaumont, Texas has been cleared and will open later today.

The KCSR line between Shreveport and Baton Rouge should be cleared of trees and generators will be in place for traffic signals by tomorrow. The line between Baton Rouge and New Orleans will be cleared of trees and generators will be in place by Thursday. However, the opening of the line between Shreveport and New Orleans is dependent on when local power companies can remove power lines from the track.

KCSR has approximately 100 maintenance of way employees and contractors working to restore the line, and is making every effort to connect with local power companies, so that the rail line can be safely and efficiently restored. Operational updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.

Sincerely,

KCSR Customer Service Center

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Posted 05 September 2008 - 06:11 PM

To: BNSF Intermodal Customers

09/04/2008

Update Report: Hurricane Gustav


BNSF continues to restore services impacted by Hurricane Gustav. New Orleans intermodal facility will reopen on September 5, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. Currently, hours of operations will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until curfew is lifted by local authorities. Saturday, September 6, 2008 BNSF will operate from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m at the New Orleans intermodal facility. We will be closed on Sunday, September 7, 2008. BNSF will continue to hold inbound New Orleans freight until the mainline has been returned to service. It is expected that the mainline will be open the evening of Friday, September 5, 2008.

Hours of operations until further notice:

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sunday Closed

BNSF Barbour’s Cut and the Houston Intermodal facilities are currently operational.

Customers will see additional delays of 48 to 72 hours.

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Posted 05 September 2008 - 06:12 PM

UP Service Update:

Friday, September 5, 2008 - 9:00 a.m.

Hurricane Gustav Recovery Continues


All of Union Pacific's subdivisions in the area affected by Hurricane Gustav are open and operational. We have over 400 generators in place throughout Louisiana to support our signal systems where commercial power is still unavailable. Individual customer operations are still slow to return to service due to power outages. Union Pacific crews in the area are beginning to return to work as they secure their homes and other personal assets.

Traffic continues to be rerouted over Memphis and St. Louis for interchange with CSX. Norfolk Southern has resumed interchange at the New Orleans gateway. We will continue to provide updates on our web site as information becomes available.

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Posted 05 September 2008 - 06:16 PM

CN Service Update

September 4, 2008


As outlined below, normal rail service has resumed in most areas recently affected by hurricane Gustav.

IMPORTANT - STARTUP MAILBOX - gustav@cn.ca

Since many customers are facing a variety of startup issues, we have set up a single point of contact to allow them to provide CN with information about their startup plans.

Effective immediately, please use gustav@cn.ca to send CN information about your startup plans and requirements as follows:

- Plant status (current percentage of operating capacity)
- Date and time that the next switch is required
- Contact name and number
- any further information that may be relevant

For any matters not related to startup operations, please continue to communicate with your regular Customer Service contacts.

We would like to thank you for your assistance as we work together to recover from this storm.

Melanie Hewson
Director, CN Customer Service



UPDATE SUMMARY – HURRICANE GUSTAV

CN’s recovery operations throughout the regions affected by hurricane Gustav are proceeding smoothly. While some delays are to be expected, all subdivisions will be fully operational by Sunday, September 07.

NORMAL SERVICE

Service to and from the following areas has been fully restored, including track inspection and restoration; lifting of embargoes; restoration of normal interchanges; and re-establishment of train and customer switching services:

· Jackson MS to Hattiesburg MS and Mobile AL
· Jackson MS to Ferguson MS and Bogalusa LA

CN personnel are alert to dangers posed by continuing heavy rains and high water in this central Mississippi area. There are reports of trees down on the Yazoo subdivision north of Jackson, due to heavy rains overnight. Several rivers are being monitored for possible flooding and damage to bridges. Track patrols have been increased.

Jackson MS to New Orleans LA via Baton Rouge LA (Geismar, Convent, Remy, Reserve, and Destrehan)

This includes the industrial areas along the Mississippi River. Track inspection and restoration are complete. There are power lines down at three locations this morning - two on the Hammond subdivision, and one on the Baton Rouge subdivision. These are the only impediments to through train operations at this time. Generators are in service to support signal, radio, and automatic crossing locations that have not yet had commercial power restored. CN will be in position to service New Orleans via the Baton Rouge subdivision later today (Wednesday, September 03).

Many major customers have informed us they do not intend to resume production until Saturday September 06, due to startup considerations including unavailability of power, natural gas, and/or their workforce. Accordingly, some embargoes remain in effect in this area. We are working with our connecting carriers to resume normal interchange operations in New Orleans.

Hammond LA to New Orleans LA

CN's main track has sustained considerable damage on this segment, especially where it runs along the shore of Lake Ponchartrain. According to current estimates, the track will be passable by 1800hrs CDT on Sunday, September 07.

This message will be updated on an ongoing basis.

Customers concerned about their shipments scheduled to move through the affected region are encouraged to contact their Customer Service Representative for the most accurate, timely information.

Melanie Hewson
Director, CN Customer Service

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Posted 05 September 2008 - 06:18 PM

KCS Service Status Update
9/4/2008

KCSR Opens Lines, Lifts Most Embargoes


The Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCSR) has worked diligently in the wake of Hurricane Gustav to clear downed trees from the track. The line between Shreveport, Louisiana and Beaumont, Texas reopened on September 2 and the line between Shreveport and New Orleans, Louisiana was reopened late on September 3.

The embargoes for New Orleans, Gramercy, Reserve and Norco, including interchange traffic at Reserve and New Orleans, Louisiana were cancelled except for New Orleans CSXT due to their track outage east of New Orleans.

KCSR is making every effort to safely and quickly resume normal operations.

Sincerely,

KCSR Customer Service Center

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Posted 05 September 2008 - 06:19 PM

KCS Service Status Update
9/5/2008

KCSR Lifts New Orleans CSXT Embargo


The Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCSR) embargo for New Orleans CSXT traffic has been lifted. Possible delays to some traffic through this corridor can be expected until traffic normalizes.

Sincerely,

KCSR Customer Service Center

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Posted 05 September 2008 - 06:58 PM

New Orleans Regional Transit Authority

RTA Participating in the City Assisted Evacuation Plan (CAEP) Today, Tomorrow, Saturday, September 6, and Sunday, September 7

RTA is participating in the City Assisted Evacuation Plan (CAEP) today, Friday, September 5, tomorrow, Saturday, September 6, and Sunday, September 7. Regular fixed route, paratransit, and streetcar service has not resumed because of this effort.


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