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News Wire: UP to streamline Chicago-area intermodal terminals, close Global 3

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Posted by Brian Schmidt on Friday, May 3, 2019 8:46 AM

OMAHA, Neb. – Union Pacific is simplifying its intermodal terminal network to improve service in Chicago, which will result in idling the Global 3 terminal in Rochelle, Ill., along with the Canal Street Container Depot. UP currently operates s...

http://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire/2019/05/02-union-pacific-to-streamline-chicago-area-intermodal-terminals-close-global-3

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Posted by jeffhergert on Friday, May 3, 2019 1:45 PM

Maybe they won't have to absorb business at the remaing terminals.  Since PSR seems to be about adapting the customers to the needs of the railroad, maybe some of that business will just go away.  Less business means they need less equipment and employees.  It's a win-win for the railroad.

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Posted by caldreamer on Friday, May 3, 2019 8:09 PM

I hope BNSF picks up a lot of it. 

   Caldreamer

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