BNSF continues working to restore normal operations across the Southwest following widespread flooding and another round of severe weather.
The El Paso Subdivision was returned to service yesterday following repairs at multiple flood-damaged locations south of Albuquerque. Trains are moving through the area at reduced speeds as recovery efforts continue. To help manage traffic flows, embargo BNSF001326 remains in place for some traffic destined to or originating on the El Paso Subdivision, including interchange traffic at El Paso, Texas and Rincon, New Mexico. Limited permits are available.
Another weather system moved through portions of Arizona and New Mexico over the weekend, including areas still recovering from last week’s flooding. The Gallup and Seligman Subdivisions along BNSF’s Southern Transcon remained in service despite heavy rain and high winds in some locations. The storm also caused a washout on the Phoenix Subdivision, which runs between Phoenix and northern Arizona, briefly taking the line out of service Sunday before crews completed repairs and restored service that evening.
As the weather system moves out of the region, residual runoff and elevated waterways remain a concern in portions of Arizona and New Mexico. Generally drier conditions are expected across the affected areas for the rest of the week, and crews continue reinforcing flood-affected areas with additional rock to protect against erosion. BNSF will continue monitoring conditions closely.
Customers may continue to see some delays as BNSF works through backlogged traffic across the Southwest.
For impacted shipment inquiries, please use “Message Us” on the BNSF Customer Portal (registration and login required) or call BNSF Customer Support at 1-888-428-2673. Additionally, please reach out to your BNSF marketing representative with any questions.
About Embargoes: Embargoes are temporary holds placed on freight to restrict the acceptance and handling of freight. You can search embargoes at the Association of American Railroads (AAR) Embargo Railinc website (enter “BNSF” in the Issuing Road field to view active embargoes).