NS Service Alert, 8/25:
Planning For Hurricane Irene
Norfolk Southern is closely monitoring the track of Hurricane Irene. The storm is currently expected to impact operations along the eastern seaboard from the Carolinas and northward over the next few days. As a precautionary step, we are holding shipments moving into this area at inland terminals west of the impacted area. We are also giving priority to shipments currently on hand in the region to move out of the areas expected to be impacted. Material, equipment, and personnel are being staged to move into the area after the storm passes, to address power outages, debris, flooding, and other issues associated with the storm.
Local service will be curtailed 24-48 hours in advance of approaching weather conditions as the storm progresses northward. Some train operations in the affected region are likely to be discontinued as conditions warrant.
Updated ETA and routing information is always available through Pacesetter (Norfolk Southern's web based pipeline management tool), and accessNS.
Customers with questions regarding specific shipments should contact the National Customer Service Center.
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Customers with questions regarding local service should contact their Central Yard Operations Representative.
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NS Planning For Hurricane Irene
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Posted 25 August 2011 - 02:58 PM
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Posted 30 August 2011 - 06:06 AM
NS Service Alert, 8/29:
Norfolk Southern Service Areas Affected By Hurricane Irene
Norfolk Southern operations are being restored following Hurricane Irene. The storm made landfall Saturday morning and impacted operations along the east coast, from the Carloinas northward. As expected, the primary impact on operations has been debris, power outages, and flooding.
Mainline operations in North and South Carolina and Virginia are clear. Some areas remain without power. Branch lines are generally clear and awaiting final inspection but should be open later today.
On the Delmarva Peninsula, flooding, particularly in the area around Edgemoor, is impacting operations and in some areas water remains over top of rail.
Flooding and power outages are also impacting operations in several areas along the eastern seaboard from Philadelphia and northward. In the Philadelphia/South Jersey area, all main and secondary lines have been inspected and most are clear; some washouts are being repaired. Some flooding problems remain in the vicininty of the Delaware River and power outages remain in several areas.
Flooding along the Raritan River is currently precluding access to service areas in the North Jersey area. Restoration of service is largely dependent on how quickly flood waters recede.
Customers with shipments moving into these areas should expect delays. Updated ETA and routing information is always available through Pacesetter (Norfolk Southern's web based pipeline management tool), and accessNS.
Norfolk Southern Service Areas Affected By Hurricane Irene
Norfolk Southern operations are being restored following Hurricane Irene. The storm made landfall Saturday morning and impacted operations along the east coast, from the Carloinas northward. As expected, the primary impact on operations has been debris, power outages, and flooding.
Mainline operations in North and South Carolina and Virginia are clear. Some areas remain without power. Branch lines are generally clear and awaiting final inspection but should be open later today.
On the Delmarva Peninsula, flooding, particularly in the area around Edgemoor, is impacting operations and in some areas water remains over top of rail.
Flooding and power outages are also impacting operations in several areas along the eastern seaboard from Philadelphia and northward. In the Philadelphia/South Jersey area, all main and secondary lines have been inspected and most are clear; some washouts are being repaired. Some flooding problems remain in the vicininty of the Delaware River and power outages remain in several areas.
Flooding along the Raritan River is currently precluding access to service areas in the North Jersey area. Restoration of service is largely dependent on how quickly flood waters recede.
Customers with shipments moving into these areas should expect delays. Updated ETA and routing information is always available through Pacesetter (Norfolk Southern's web based pipeline management tool), and accessNS.
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Posted 30 August 2011 - 10:11 PM
[NSAlert] 8/30 8 am:
Update on Norfolk Southern Service Restoration Following Hurricane Irene
Norfolk Southern continues to make good progress in restoring operations following Hurricane Irene. Operations in North and South Carolina and Virginia have generally returned to normal, with a few areas where power has yet to be restored.
On the Delmarva Peninsula, high water and power outages remain in a few areas around Edgemoor, but trains have begun moving into the area.
In the Philadelphia/South Jersey area, normal operations have generally been restored, however, some track areas are still under repair. Flooding along the Raritan River has receded, allowing operation of trains into the North Jersey area.
Repair work on washouts continues in the area around Binghamton, New York, impacting Norfolk Southern shipments into areas of New England. An embargo of some shipments in this area will remain in effect until repairs are completed later this week (Embargo No. NS000811; information available at https://aarembargo.railinc.com).
Customers with shipments moving into these areas should continue to expect delays for the next few days, as the backlog of shipments moves into the area. Updated ETA and routing information is always available through Pacesetter (Norfolk Southern's web based pipeline management tool), and accessNS.
Customers with questions regarding specific shipments should contact the National Customer Service Center.
Customer Service - - XXX XXX XXXX
Customers with questions regarding local service should contact their Central Yard Operations Representative.
Central Yard Operations - - XXX XXX.XXXX
Update on Norfolk Southern Service Restoration Following Hurricane Irene
Norfolk Southern continues to make good progress in restoring operations following Hurricane Irene. Operations in North and South Carolina and Virginia have generally returned to normal, with a few areas where power has yet to be restored.
On the Delmarva Peninsula, high water and power outages remain in a few areas around Edgemoor, but trains have begun moving into the area.
In the Philadelphia/South Jersey area, normal operations have generally been restored, however, some track areas are still under repair. Flooding along the Raritan River has receded, allowing operation of trains into the North Jersey area.
Repair work on washouts continues in the area around Binghamton, New York, impacting Norfolk Southern shipments into areas of New England. An embargo of some shipments in this area will remain in effect until repairs are completed later this week (Embargo No. NS000811; information available at https://aarembargo.railinc.com).
Customers with shipments moving into these areas should continue to expect delays for the next few days, as the backlog of shipments moves into the area. Updated ETA and routing information is always available through Pacesetter (Norfolk Southern's web based pipeline management tool), and accessNS.
Customers with questions regarding specific shipments should contact the National Customer Service Center.
Customer Service - - XXX XXX XXXX
Customers with questions regarding local service should contact their Central Yard Operations Representative.
Central Yard Operations - - XXX XXX.XXXX
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