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U.S. • UNITED STATES

Heavy rain and a technology outage disrupt U.S. rail operations

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FreightWaves reports that eight inches of rain in New Mexico shut down a major U.S. rail line for 60 hours, while a separate CSX technology outage also disrupted operations. The article does not identify the rail line or quantify the effects.

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Why it matters

Rail disruptions can affect freight movement, but the article does not specify affected shipments, locations beyond New Mexico, or costs. The reported disruption may matter to shippers and businesses that rely on rail service.