6 September 2005

Hurricane Update from CN

The following update from CN was sent on late afternoon, 2 September 2005.

CN's current embargo list remains unchanged. In cases where the final destination station does not appear on any embargo list, CN continues to accept billing for traffic routed through the New Orleans LA interchange point and will make alternate routing arrangements. To view the latest embargoes, please select the "Click here to view the Association of American Railroads' list of embargos" link on the right-hand side of this page.

The route from Jackson MS to Baton Rouge LA via Hammond LA is now in service. Some issues remain with commercial power and communications systems.

The route from Baton Rouge LA to Mays Yard (New Orleans) LA is expected to reopen today (Friday 02 September). Considerable issues remain with commercial power and communications systems. Many customer facilities have yet to reopen due to power, communication, work force availability, and/or Mississippi River navigation issues. For this reason, the following stations remain under embargo:

New Orleans LA, Destrehan LA, Reserve LA, Remy LA, Convent LA

- The route between Ferguson MS and our main line at Brookhaven MS is now in service.
- The route from the main line at Brookhaven MS to Natchez MS is expected to be returned to service within the next 24 to 48 hours. Natchez will remain under embargo until the line reopens.

- The route between the main line and Bogalusa LA is expected to be returned to service within the next 24 hours; Bogalusa will remain under embargo until the line reopens.

- The route from Jackson MS to Mobile AL is in service between Jackson and Hattiesburg MS. It is expected that the remainder of this line will be reopened within the next 24 hours.

- It is expected that the route between Taylorsville MS and our main line at Saratoga MS will be reopened within the next 24 hours.

- The direct route between Hammond LA and New Orleans LA remains out of service, with considerable track restoration work required. An estimated return to service date for this line segment will be provided in a subsequent update. Traffic moving to and from the affected areas will be subject to delays until this line is restored.