Effects on California rail due to Richmond Ca fire

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The Richmond fire destroyed at least 25% (?) of refining capacity. Refinery and outside experts say 3 - 6 months for repairs ? Reports are that gasoline prices in the bay area are climbing rapidly.  Capitol corridor trains on the day of the fire had a bus bridge around the fire.  there may be possible very high prices & shortages( due to Ca formulation rules preventing outside rifineries from suppling gasoline). 

 

The Capital corridor and LD trains of AMTRAK may have to bring in diesel by tank cars. ( Just one more item to the tank car shortage ).  The aviation jet fuel can be barged in (?) to SFO & OAK airports however San Jose airport will have to make other arrangements.

There is no indication of how ridership will be affected.