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Last Update: January 31, 2004
CSX Service Bulletin - Winter Weather Alert
January 30, 2004
A Level 3 winter weather alert is in effect between Erie, Pa., and Albany, N.Y., including the area between Niagara Falls, N.Y., and Syracuse, N.Y., to Montreal, PQ.
A Level 2 winter weather alert is in effect between Willoughby, Ohio, and Buffalo, N.Y., and Erie, Pa.
The Level 2 winter weather alert remains in effect between New Castle, Pa., and Baltimore, Md., and between Richmond, Va., and northern New Jersey, including Philadelphia.
A Level 1 winter weather alert is in effect for the Conrail shared access area in northern New Jersey.
A Level 1 winter weather alert is in effect for The Conrail Shared access areas in Michigan and southern New Jersey.
The Level definitions are listed below for reference:
Level 1 - Substantial inclement weather conditions are being encountered (or are expected imminently) within the specified region. Scheduled service and traffic connections will be maintained as practical to the situation.
Level 2 - Adverse weather conditions have affected the specified region.Local switching, scheduled service and normal traffic connections will be affected.
Level 3 - Adverse weather conditions have severely affected the specified region. Only critical trains will be operated. Trains will operate on straight move and limit use of crossover moves to the extent practical. Local switching, scheduled service, and normal traffic connections will definitely be affected.
You can also help us serve you safely by doing the following:
* Keep the switch points clear of snow and ice so that the switch can be operated safely.
* Keep the area around the switch stand clear of snow and ice.
* Clean walkway areas where the crews may need to access the facility or cars during service.
* Make sure that close clearance signs are free of snow and clearly visible for the switching crews.
This is an official CSX Service Bulletin from The Official CSXT website. The article can be found by clicking here.
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