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Watch How We Do It: New Efforts for Keeping You Safe
Each service day begins and ends with ensuring our trains operate safely for our riders. This statement of course takes on a new meaning in present times, but we have thoughtfully added to our safety program accordingly.
See our new cleaning procedures in action as well as how riders are expected to utilize social distancing guidance, follow state orders for face coverings, and maintain good hand hygiene.
- Switch Issue
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Prior to the maintainer's arrival, the dispatcher may give the train crew permission to hand throw the switch.
- Track Congestion
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Track congestion means there is a high number of trains traveling within our operational area.
- Track Work
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After the work is complete, speed restrictions are placed along the repaired track until enough train tonnage passes over to make sure the ties, rail and/or rail-bed has settled properly.
- Two Trains Approaching Alexandria
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Why do trains sometimes wait in Alexandria?
- Flash Flood Speed Restrictions
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In an area where flooding is possible and current conditions warrant, CSX and Norfolk Southern may implement 40 mph speed restrictions in the affected area.