Eastern rails girding for delays from new storm while recovering from last ones

摘要

Eastern railroads predicted service delays this week when a powerful winter storm packing tropical storm-force winds slams into the snow-weary East Coast. CSX predicted storm effects would be felt on its network from West Virginia up to Maine, advising customers that delays were likely beginning Thursday. Norfolk Southern predicted northeastern service would be affected, according to an advisory sent to coal customers. Effects from the storm are expected to linger into the weekend as crews work to restore rail service, both companies said. Eastern coalfields are not expected to feel serious impacts, though steady, light snow is forecast for West Virginia and western Pennsylvania.