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BNSF pioneers drinking water by rail

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Posted by Overmod on Saturday, June 1, 2024 7:06 PM

BNSF only moves the cars.  All the costs are paid by donations.

Target market is 250 families each of which uses an average 8 gallons per day.  His longer term goal is "a million gallons per month" -- he now has 28 suitable tank cars so you can estimate trips from that.

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Posted by BaltACD on Saturday, June 1, 2024 5:40 PM

Niche location with relatively limited water requirements.  Not stated is what that costs and 'selling price' are.  It will not be cheap.

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BNSF pioneers drinking water by rail
Posted by CMStPnP on Saturday, June 1, 2024 4:45 PM

Didn't folks state previously in this forum earlier that fresh water by rail to help alleviate drought would never be cost feasible?

https://www.bnsf.com/news-media/railtalk/service/jacobs-well.html

 

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