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Alas, it is UP (along with CSX), not BNSF, who is the willing partner in investing in domestic producers.... <br /> <br />http://www.tri-cityherald.com/tch/local/story/7328194p-7240288c.html <br /> <br />Some items of interest: <br /> <br />- Initial service will be once a week, and is expected to grow to twice a week. <br /> <br />Question: How can UP/CSX offer a dedicated 4 day service cross country but BNSF can't even offer 4 day service for a 200 mile sprint to Puget Sound?: <br /> <br />http://www.trains.com/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=52743 <br /> <br />- The service will have "a committed car supply and a committed service" from UP and CSX. <br /> <br />Question: How can UP/CSX offer what appears to be their own equipment, yet BNSF can't even offer a service with a third party's equipment? <br /> <br />- Public investment in the project so far amounts to $5.2 million and is expected to grow to $7.4 million, roughly half of the $15 million price tag. <br /> <br />Question: Is this the wave of the future, aka no such projects will arise without a substantial degree of public investment? So much for the "railroads are not subsidized" argument. <br /> <br />All in all, though, a postive step for PNW railroading. Kudos to UP and CSX!
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