Hump vs flat switching

[JoeKoh]

hump yards mostly use electricity for controling switches and retarders which slow the cars down once its placed in a siding.Flat switching requires an engine to be attached and crew people to hand throw switches for cars to go into a siding.A longer more difficult project.
stay safe
joe

[Anonymous]

Morning everyone,

With the power outage ongoing I understand CN (and others as well) have reduced or had to stop hump yard operations and go to flat switching to sort cuts in the major affected yards. How much longer does it take to operate this way and what kind of delays do you think will build up?

Hope you all have a cool and comfy day.

Jeff

[Anonymous]

Morning everyone,

With the power outage ongoing I understand CN (and others as well) have reduced or had to stop hump yard operations and go to flat switching to sort cuts in the major affected yards. How much longer does it take to operate this way and what kind of delays do you think will build up?

Hope you all have a cool and comfy day.

Jeff