TABLE OF CONTENTS
Version 29.2.0
October 2023
This update includes the following items:
Added 5 new rail carriers
- BOOT HILL & WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY (BHWY)
- EAST OHIO VALLEY RAILWAY LLC (EOVR)
- OTTAWA NORTHERN RAILROAD LLC (ON)
- RAINIER RAIL LLC (RNIR)
- RIVER RIDGE RAILROAD (RRR)
Removed 3 defunct rail carriers
- BAY COAST RAILROAD (BCR)
- IOWA & MIDDLETOWN RAILWAY LLC (IAMR)
- WOLF CREEK RAILROAD LLC (WCKR)
Total active rail carriers = 874
Stations
- Added 57 new freight stations
- Removed 98 expired freight stations
- Total active freight stations = 49,040
Junctions
- Added 14 new junction interchanges
- Removed 41 expired junction interchanges
- Total active junction interchanges = 4,143
Please see the attached .pdf file for a full list of Rail 29.2 station and junction updates.
CPRS-KCS merger update
The US Surface transportation Board granted final approval of the CPRS-KCS deal on March 15, 2023. The merger was completed on April 14, 2023. This new Class I railroad company will be called Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited and will operate under the reporting mark CPKC.
Please note that the CPRS-KCS merger will not be reflected in the PC*Miler Rail v29.2 product release. We have no information to report as to when the CPRS-KCS merger will be modeled in our data.
Other Updates
- BCR – This railroad company is defunct; the successor railroad company is DCR per research. DCR operates on the Delmarva peninsula (DE, MD, VA).
- CPR – Added CPR track operating rights onto link segments between Sylvania GA to Ardmore GA in order to serve the R260 junction ARDMO between CPR and NS.
- CPRS – Added CPRS track operating rights onto link segments between Aurora IL and the wye located at 87.861773W, 41.818010N in order to serve the Aurora IL station on CPRS per research.
- CSXT – Added CSXT track operating rights onto link segments from the wye located at 80.868688W, 40.359530N to Hopedale OH in order to serve the Hopedale OH station on CSXT per research.
- DCR – This railroad company is the successor to defunct railroad company BCR per research. DCR operates on the Delmarva peninsula (DE, MD, VA).
- LLG – Removed Ottawa KS station on LLG (defunct); LLG has been replaced by ON in Kansas.
- MSO – The Ft Wayne IN station on MSO has been expired on 20230413 per Railinc; Changed IsActive = False for R260 FTWYN.
- MSO – Removed MSO track operating rights from link segments between Ft Wayne IN and the intersection located at 85.028242W, 41.072239N per research.
- NS – Fixed missing NS track operating rights gap on link segment in Indiana located at 87.460026W, 41.511273N per research.
- ON – ON has replaced LLG (defunct) in Kansas; Ottawa KS station is now served by ON (via R260 junction OTAWA between BNSF and ON).
- TGS – Removed TGS track operating rights from link segments between Eldon TX and Eldon Jct TX; R260 ELDON between BNSF and TGS has been expired on 20220930 per Railinc.
- WSOR – Added WSOR track operating rights onto link segments between Gary IN and Portage IN in order to serve the Gary IN station on WSOR per research.
Abandoned railroad track segments in Virginia
The following railroad track segments located on the Delmarva Peninsula in Virginia between Hallwood VA and Little Creek VA have been abandoned per research (including the railroad barge service between Cape Charles VA and Little Creek VA). This railroad line had previously served both DCR and NS. The newly deactivated DCR and NS stations from north to south include: Hallwood VA, Bloxom VA, Parksley VA, Tasley VA, Onley VA, Melfa VA, Keller VA, Painter VA, Belle Haven VA, Exmore VA, Nassawadox VA, Machipongo VA, Eastville VA, Cheriton VA, Bay View VA, Cape Charles VA and Little Creek VA.
BCR track ownership rights and track operating rights changes in Virginia
BCR is a defunct railroad company. Removed BCR track ownership and track operating rights from link segments from Hallwood VA to Little Creek VA. This line has been abandoned per research (including the railroad barge service between Cape Charles VA and Little Creek VA). The newly deactivated BCR stations from north to south include: Hallwood VA, Bloxom VA, Parksley VA, Tasley VA, Onley VA, Melfa VA, Keller VA, Painter VA, Belle Haven VA, Exmore VA, Nassawadox VA, Machipongo VA, Eastville VA, Cheriton VA, Bay View VA, Cape Charles VA and Little Creek VA.
BCR track operating rights changes in Virginia
- Removed BCR track operating rights from link segments from US Naval Base VA to the wye located at 76.268947W, 36.809293N. The newly deactivated BCR stations from north to south include: US Naval Base VA and Coleman Place VA.
- Removed BCR track operating rights from link segments from Little Creek VA to the wye located at 76.268947W, 36.809293N. The newly deactivated BCR stations from north to south include: Little Creek VA, Camden Heights VA, Coleman Place VA, Norfolk VA, Chesapeake VA and the wye located at 76.268947W, 36.809293N.
- Removed BCR track operating rights from link segments from Portsmouth VA to 76.271551W, 36.822231N. The newly deactivated BCR station from west to east is Portsmouth VA.
- Removed BCR track operating rights from link segments from 76.243669W, 36.844576N to Virginia Beach VA. The newly deactivated BCR station from west to east is Virginia Beach VA.
BHWY track ownership rights and track operating rights changes in Kansas
Added BHWY track ownership rights and track operating rights onto link segments from East Ensign KS to Wilroads KS. The newly activated BHWY station is Wilroads KS.
BHWY track operating rights changes in Kansas
Added BHWY track operating rights onto link segments from Dodge City KS to East Ensign KS. The newly activated BHWY station is Dodge City KS.
CPR track ownership rights and track operating rights changes in Georgia
Added CPR track ownership rights and track operating rights onto link segments from Sylvania GA to Ardmore GA. The newly activated CPR stations from north to south include: Sylvania GA and Ardmore GA.
CXR track operating rights changes in Colorado
Added CXR track operating rights onto link segments from Na Junction CO to Towner CO. The newly activated CXR stations from west to east include: Na Junction CO, Pultney CO, Olney Springs CO, Crowley CO, Ordway CO, Sugar City CO, Adobe Creek CO, Arlington CO, Haswell CO, Galatea CO, Eads CO, Chivington CO, Brandon CO, Sheridan Lake CO, Stockton CO, Stuart CO and Towner CO.
DCR track ownership rights changes in Delaware
- Added DCR track ownership rights onto link segments from Porter DE to the Delaware/Maryland borderline per updated map resource.
- Added DCR track ownership rights onto link segments from Harrington DE to Ellendale DE per updated map resource.
- Added DCR track ownership rights onto link segments from Georgetown DE to Frankford DE per updated map resource.
- Added DCR track ownership rights onto link segments from the wye located at 75.263459W, 38.566924N to Indian River DE per updated map resource.
DCR track ownership rights changes in Maryland
Added DCR track ownership rights onto link segments from the Delaware/Maryland borderline to the Maryland/Virginia borderline per updated map resource.
DCR track ownership rights changes in Virginia
Added DCR track ownership rights onto link segments from the Maryland/Virginia borderline to Hallwood VA.
NS track ownership rights changes in Delaware
- Removed NS track ownership rights from link segments from Porter DE to the Delaware/Maryland borderline per updated map resource.
- Removed NS track ownership rights from link segments from Harrington DE to Ellendale DE per updated map resource.
- Removed NS track ownership rights from link segments from Georgetown DE to Frankford DE per updated map resource.
- Removed NS track ownership rights from link segments from the wye located at 75.263459W, 38.566924N to Indian River DE per updated map resource.
NS track ownership rights changes in Maryland
Removed NS track ownership rights from link segments from Pocomoke MD to the Maryland/Virginia borderline.
NS track ownership rights changes in Virginia
Removed NS track ownership rights from link segments from Maryland/Virginia borderline to Hallwood VA.
NS track operating rights changes in Virginia
Removed NS track operating rights from link segments from Hallwood VA to Little Creek VA. This line has been abandoned per research (including the railroad barge service between Cape Charles VA and Little Creek VA). The newly deactivated NS stations from north to south include: Hallwood VA, Bloxom VA, Parksley VA, Tasley VA, Onley VA, Melfa VA, Keller VA, Painter VA, Belle Haven VA, Exmore VA, Nassawadox VA, Machipongo VA, Eastville VA, Cheriton VA, Bay View VA, Cape Charles VA and Little Creek VA.
ON track ownership rights and track operating rights changes in Kansas
Added ON track ownership rights and track operating rights onto link segments from Baldwin City KS to Ottawa KS. The newly activated ON station is Ottawa KS.
RNIR track ownership rights changes in Washington (state)
- Added RNIR track ownership rights onto link segments from Frederickson WA to McKenna WA. The newly activated RNIR stations from north to south include: Frederickson WA, Roy WA and McKenna WA.
- Added RNIR track ownership rights onto link segments from Allison WA to Eatonville Jct WA. The newly activated RNIR stations from north to south include: Allison WA, Frederickson WA, Graham WA and Eatonville Jct WA.
RRR track operating rights changes in Indiana
Added RRR track operating rights onto link segments from Charlestown IN to Watson IN. The newly activated RRR station is Charlestown IN.
TRMW track ownership rights changes in Washington (state)
- Removed TRMW track ownership rights from link segments from Frederickson WA to McKenna WA. The newly deactivated TRMW stations from north to south include: Frederickson WA, Loveland WA, Greendale WA, Roy WA and McKenna WA.
- Removed TRMW track ownership rights from link segments from Allison WA to Eatonville Jct WA. The newly deactivated TRMW stations from north to south include: Allison WA, Frederickson WA, Graham WA, Thrift WA, Kapowsin WA, Ohop WA and Clay City WA.
TRMW track operating rights changes in Washington (state)
Removed TRMW track operating rights from link segments from Lakeview WA to Roy WA. There are no TRMW stations served along these railroad tracks per research.
Version 29.1.0
July 2023
This update includes the following items:
Added 7 new rail carriers
- CHICAGO PORT RAILROAD COMPANY (CPC)
- COLORADO PACIFIC RIO GRANDE RAILROAD LLC (CXRG)
- MIDLAND RAILROAD (MDK)
- MOUNTAIN PACIFIC RAILROAD LLC (MPR)
- RALEIGH AND FAYETTEVILLE RAILROAD, LLC (RFCC)
- THREE TWENTY-FIVE ROUTE THIRTY-ONE RAILROAD, LLC (TGRD)
- YAK RAIL LLC (YAK)
Expired 1 rail carrier
- KINSTON & SNOW HILL RAILROAD CO., INC. (KSH)
Total active rail carriers = 872
Station Updates
- Added 272 new freight stations
- Removed 246 expired freight stations
- Total active freight stations = 49,081
Junction Updates
- Added 28 new junction interchanges
- Removed 14 expired junction interchanges
- Total active junction interchanges = 4,170
Please see the attached .pdf file for the full list of Rail 29.1 station and junction updates.
Other Updates
- BNSF – Added STP Bridal Veil IMF MN station as an intermodal station per research.
- BNSF – Moved Dunbar NE station on BNSF to 96.026484W, 40.667160N in order to geographically locate with the other Dunbar NE station on UP per research.
- BNSF – Moved Syracuse NE station on BNSF to 96.185168W, 40.656269N in order to geographically locate with the other Syracuse NE station on UP per research.
- BNSF, IANR, UP – Moved all three Butler IA stations to 92.619682W, 42.735393N per research.
- CN – Added Regina Inter Term SK as an intermodal station per Railinc.
- CN – Modified existing link segment geometry and extended link segments from the wye located at 90.190917W, 32.292912N and the wye located at 90.169454W, 32.282198N. Also added new link segments in order to serve the newly activated Flowood MS station on CN per updated aerial imagery.
- CPRS – Moved Regina IMS SK intermodal station to 104.759386W, 50.436243N per updated aerial imagery.
- CSXT – Added Indianapolis ICTF IN as an intermodal station per multiple sources.
- CSXT – Verified that Rileys ME station on CSXT was added by Railinc per customer request.
- IANR – Added Butler IM Terminal IA as an intermodal station per research.
- KCS – Moved Gulf Coast Jct TX station to 95.242932W, 29.424560N per research.
- KCSM – Moved La Palma NX station to 100.107729W, 25.776238N per research.
- ST – Removed the following miscellaneous ST stations because ST is defunct railroad company as of March 1, 2023 per Railinc: Barbers Sta MA, Concord NH, Holyoke MA, Selkirk Yard NY, Whitefield NH, Woodsville NH and Worcester MA.
- TGS – Added track operating rights onto link segments from the junction at 94.919922W, 29.812539N to the junction at 94.895619W, 29.724320N in order to serve the newly activated Cedar Port TX station per Railinc.
- UP – Added Butler IM Terminal IA as an intermodal station per UP request.
- UP – Added TCIT MN station as an intermodal station per UP request.
- UP – Extended link segments from Henderson NV station to 114.925154W, 35.983243N in order to serve the newly activated BMI Lead NV station on UP per research.
- UP – Moved Quincy IL station on UP to 91.363167W, 39.960155N in order to geographically locate with the other Quincy IL stations on BJRY, BNSF and NS per research.
CPRS-KCS merger update: The US Surface transportation Board granted final approval of the CPRS-KCS deal on March 15, 2023. The merger was completed on April 14, 2023. This new Class I railroad company will be called Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited and will operate under the reporting mark CPKC. Please note that the CPRS-KCS merger is not reflected in the Rail 29.1 release.
BAYL track ownership rights changes in Alabama and Georgia
- CHAT was merged with and into BAYL per Surface Transportation Board filing reported on December 21, 2022. Removed CHAT track ownership rights and track operating rights from link segments between the wye located at 85.381514W, 31.225694N (Alabama) and the junction located at 85.069352W, 31.286125N (Georgia). The following CHAT stations have been deactivated from west to east include: Dothan AL, Webb AL, Columbia AL and Hilton GA.
- Added BAYL track ownership rights onto link segments between the wye located at 85.381514W, 31.225694N (Alabama) and the junction located at 85.069352W, 31.286125N (Georgia).
BNSF track operating rights changes in Wisconsin
- Added BNSF track operating rights onto link segments from Crawford WI to Boscobel WI per research.
CN track operating rights changes in Mississippi
- Added CN track operating rights onto link segments from Clarksdale MS to Swan Lake MS per research.
CPC track operating rights changes in Illinois
- Added CPC track operating rights onto link segments from the junction located at 87.562919W, 41.723414N to the junction located at 87.558349W, 41.692104N. The newly activated station is Irondale IL on CPC.
CWA track ownership rights and track operating rights changes in Washington (state)
- Removed CWA track ownership rights and track operating rights from link segments from White Swan WA to Toppenish WA. The newly deactivated CWA stations from west to east include: White Swan WA, Harrah WA, Farron WA, Venner WA, Ashue WA and Toppenish WA.
- Removed CWA track ownership rights and track operating rights from link segments from the junction located at 120.472502W, 46.511514N to Toppenish WA.
CWW track operating rights changes in Washington (state)
- Added CWW track operating rights onto link segments from 119.306253W, 46.285946N to 119.227573W, 46.229199N per research. The newly activated station is Richland WA station on CWW.
CXR track operating rights changes in Colorado
- Added CXR track operating rights onto link segments from NA Junction CO to Stockton CO per research.
CXRG track ownership rights and track operating rights changes in Colorado
- CXRG has acquired SLRG per Surface Transportation Board filing reported on December 20, 2022.
- Added CXRG track ownership rights and track operating rights onto link segments from the terminus located at 106.656134W, 37.675927N to Walsenburg CO. These newly activated CXRG stations from west to east include: Derrick CO, South Fork CO, Hanna CO, Del Norte CO, Monte Vista CO, Pleasant CO, Sugar Jct CO, Zinzer CO, Agro CO, Parma CO, Alamosa CO, East Alamosa, Blanca CO, Fort Garland CO, Sierra CO, Fir CO, Occidental CO, La Veta CO and Walsenburg CO.
- Added CXRG track ownership rights and track operating rights onto link segments from Alamosa CO to Antonito CO. These newly activated CXRG stations from north to south include: Alamosa CO, La Fruto CO, Estrella CO, La Jara CO, Bountiful CO, Romeo CO and Antonito CO.
FP track ownership rights and track operating rights changes in Arkansas
- FP was merged with and into ALM per Surface Transportation Board filing reported on January 6, 2023. Removed FP track ownership rights and track operating rights from link segments between Fordyce AR and Crossett AR. The following FP stations from north to south have been deactivated include: Fordyce AR, Tinsman AR, Banks AR, Hermitage AR, Vick AR, Whitlow Jct AR and Crossett AR.
- Added ALM track ownership rights onto link segments between Fordyce AR and Crossett AR.
KCS track operating rights changes in Texas
- Added KCS track operating rights onto link segments from Langham TX to Silsbee TX per research.
- Removed KCS track operating rights from link segments from Voth TX to Tower 32 TX that was incorrectly modeled per research. There are no KCS stations located and/or served along this particular line.
PAS track ownership rights changes in Massachusetts
- ST is a defunct railroad company as of March 1, 2023 per Railinc. Removed ST track ownership rights from link segments from the Massachusetts/Vermont borderline to Holyoke MA.
- Added PAS track ownership rights onto link segments from the Massachusetts/Vermont borderline to Holyoke MA per CSXT map resource.
RFCC track operating rights changes in North Carolina
- Added RFCC track operating rights onto link segments from Raleigh NC to Fayetteville NC. These newly activated RFCC stations from north to south include: Raleigh NC, Fuquay-Varina NC, Lillington NC, Kelly Springfield NC, Goodwin Siding NC and Fayetteville NC.
SLRG track ownership rights and track operating rights changes in Colorado
SLRG was acquired by CXRG per Surface Transportation Board filing reported on December 20, 2022.
- Removed SLRG track ownership rights and track operating rights from link segments from the terminus located at 106.656134W, 37.675927N to Walsenburg CO. These newly deactivated SLRG stations from west to east include: Derrick CO, South Fork CO, Hanna CO, Del Norte CO, Monte Vista CO, Pleasant CO, Sugar Jct CO, Zinzer CO, Agro CO, Parma CO, Alamosa CO, Blanca CO, Fort Garland CO, Sierra CO, Fir CO, Occidental CO, La Veta CO and Walsenburg CO.
- Removed SLRG track ownership rights and track operating rights from link segments from Alamosa CO to Antonito CO. These newly activated CXRG stations from north to south include: Alamosa CO, La Fruto CO, Henry CO, Estrella CO, La Jara CO, Bountiful CO, Romeo CO and Antonito CO.
TGRD track operating rights changes in Illinois
- Added TGRD track operating rights onto link segments from the junction located at 88.329146W, 41.748149N to the junction located at 88.349433W, 41.723781N. The newly activated station is Montgomery IL station on TGRD.
UP track operating rights changes in Illinois, Iowa and Missouri
- Added UP track operating rights onto link segments from the wye located at 91.441702W, 39.935157N to 91.363166W, 39.960155N (the location of multiple Quincy IL stations) per UP system map resource.
- Removed UP track operating rights from link segments between Fort Madison IA to the wye located at
- 91.435826W, 39.935304N per UP system map resource. This was needed in order to serve the Quincy IL station on UP located at 91.363167W, 39.960155N.
- Added UP track operating rights onto link segments from Bushnell IL to Quincy IL per UP system map resource. This was needed in order to serve the Quincy IL station on UP located at 91.363167W, 39.960155N.
- Added UP track operating rights onto link segments from the wye located at 91.435826W, 39.935304N to the wye located at 92.895890W, 39.783836N per UP system map resource.
- Added UP track operating rights onto link segments from Sumner MO to Birmingham MO per UP system map resource.
WRL track operating rights changes in Washington (state)
- Removed WRL track operating rights from link segments from Royal City WA to the junction located at 119.068352W, 46.945038N. The following WRL stations from west to east have been deactivated: Royal City WA and Othello WA.
WSOR track operating rights changes in Indiana
- Added WSOR track operating rights onto link segments from Portage IN to Burns Harbor IN per research.
- Added WSOR track operating rights onto link segments from Roby IN to Hammond IN per research.
YAK track ownership rights and track operating rights changes in Washington (state)
- Added YAK track ownership rights and track operating rights onto link segments from the terminus of the spur line located at 120.751573W, 46.382341N to Toppenish WA. These newly activated YAK stations from west to east include: White Swan WA, Harrah WA, Farron WA, Venner WA, Ashue WA and Toppenish WA.
YCR track operating rights changes in Washington (state)
- Removed YCR track operating rights from link segments from Toppenish WA to White Swan WA. The following deactivated YCR stations from west to east include: White Swan WA, Harrah WA, Farron, WA, Venner WA, Ashue WA and Toppenish WA.
R260 junction modifications
- R260 DOTHA – The R260 DOTHA junction in Alabama between BAYL and CHAT has been expired because CHAT was merged into BAYL per research.
- R260 DOTHA – The R260 DOTHA junction in Alabama between CHAT and CSXT has been expired because CHAT was merged into BAYL per research.
- R260 FDYCE – The R260 FDYCE junction in Arkansas between FP and UP has been expired because FP was merged into ALM per research.
- R260 HILTN – The R260 HILTN junction in Georgia between CHAT and CIRR has been expired because CHAT was merged into BAYL per research.
- R260 HILTN – The R260 HILTN junction in Georgia between CHAT and HAL has been expired because CHAT was merged into BAYL per research.
- R260 OTHEL – The R260 OTHEL junction in Washington (state) between BNSF and WRL has been expired by Railinc.
- R260 TPNSH – The R260 TPNSH junction in Washington (state) between BNSF and YCR has been expired by Railinc.
- R260 WLSBG – The R260 WLSBG junction in Colorado between BNSF and SLRG has been expired because SLRG was acquired by CXRG per research.
- R260 WLSBG – The R260 WLSBG junction in Colorado between SLRG and UP has been expired because SLRG was acquired by CXRG per research.
- R260 WRCTR – The R260 WRCTR junction in Massachusetts between PW and ST has been expired because ST is defunct railroad company as of March 1, 2023 per Railinc.
CSXT-ST merger information
The following sections below referencing “CSXT” and “ST” summarize the details of the merger between CSXT and ST in New England and Atlantic Canada. ST is a defunct railroad company as of March 1, 2023 per Railinc.
- All previous ST track ownership rights have been removed; CSXT has been awarded complete control of track ownership rights per the merger agreement.
- All previous ST track operating rights have been removed; CSXT has been awarded complete control of track operating rights per the merger agreement.
Other railroad companies impacted by CSXT-ST merger
PAR = Pan Am Railways, Inc.
- Railinc no longer models Pan Am Railways stations and/or junctions in their current railroad databases. The same is true for the PC*Miler Rail database.
- PAS = Pan Am Southern, LLC
- All PAS stations and junctions are still currently active per Railinc.
- All PAS track ownership rights are still currently modeled in PC*Miler Rail database.
- All PAS track operating rights are still currently modeled in PC*Miler Rail database.
CSXT-ST merger stations updated by Railinc
The following number of stations in these states/provinces reflects the CSXT-ST merger:
- Massachusetts (USA) = 46 CSXT stations were added.
- New Brunswick (Canada) = 19 CSXT stations were added.
- New Hampshire (USA) = 15 CSXT stations were added.
- Maine (USA) = 118 CSXT stations were added.
Total = 198 newly activated CSXT stations located in portions of New England and Atlantic Canada.
CSXT-ST merger routing tips and notes for New England and Atlantic Canada
- There are no (zero) CSXT track ownership and/or CSXT track operating rights beyond the Mattawamkeag ME station per CSXT map resource. All CSXT stations in Maine (USA) and New Brunswick (Canada) beyond the Mattawamkeag ME station are served by haulage agreements between CSXT and partner railroads.
- Maine (USA) – CSXT does not have any track ownership rights and/or track operating rights beyond the Mattawamkeag ME station.
- New Brunswick (Canada) – CSXT does not have any track ownership rights and/or track operating rights in this province. All CSXT stations in this province are served by haulage agreements between CSXT and partner railroads.
- Vermont (USA) – There are no (zero) CSXT stations, junctions, track ownership rights, track operating rights, haulage agreements in this state.
- Added CSXT track ownership and track operating rights northwest of Brunswick ME station in order to serve two newly activated CSXT stations: Pejepscot Mil ME and Lisbon Falls ME. This specific branch line had been previously owned/operated by ST.
- Added CXST track ownership and track operating rights north of Fairfield ME station in order to serve the newly activated CSXT station: Shawmut ME. This specific branch line had been previously owned/operated by ST.
ST R260 junction modifications
The following R260 junction agreements between ST (defunct) and other partner railroad companies have now been expired:
- R260 AYERM – The R260 AYERM junction in Massachusetts between the following railroad companies has been expired because ST is defunct railroad company as of March 1, 2023 per Railinc: CN and ST; CSXT and ST; PAS and ST.
- R260 BRBER – The R260 BRBER junction in Massachusetts between CSXT and ST has been expired because ST is defunct railroad company as of March 1, 2023 per Railinc.
- R260 CONCD – The R260 CONCD junction in New Hampshire between NEGS and ST has been expired because ST is defunct railroad company as of March 1, 2023 per Railinc.
- R260 MATTA – The R260 MATTA junction in Maine between the following railroad companies has been expired because ST is defunct railroad company as of March 1, 2023 per Railinc: CN and ST; MNR and ST; NBSR and ST.
- R260 MILJT – The R260 MILJT junction in Maine between NBSR and ST has been expired because ST is defunct railroad company as of March 1, 2023 per Railinc.
- R260 SELKR – The R260 SELKR junction in New York (state) between CSXT and ST has been expired because ST is defunct railroad company as of March 1, 2023 per Railinc.
- R260 STJHN – The R260 STJHN junction in New Brunswick (Canada) between CN and ST has been expired because ST is defunct railroad company as of March 1, 2023 per Railinc.
- R260 WDSNH – The R260 WDSNH junction in New Hampshire between NHVT and ST has been expired because ST is defunct railroad company as of March 1, 2023 per Railinc.
- R260 WHIFD – The R260 WHIFD junction in New Hampshire between NHVT and ST has been expired because ST is defunct railroad company as of March 1, 2023 per Railinc.
- R260 WRCTR – The R260 WRCTR junction in Massachusetts between PW and ST has been expired because ST is defunct railroad company as of March 1, 2023 per Railinc.
CSXT R260 junction modifications
The following R260 junction agreements between CSXT and other partner railroad companies are still active:
- R260 AYERM – The R260 AYERM junction in Massachusetts between CSXT and PAS was activated on January 23, 2023 per Railinc.
- R260 BRHMJ – The R260 BRHMJ junction in Maine between BML and CSXT was activated on January 23, 2023 per Railinc.
- R260 BRUNW – The R260 BRUNW junction in Maine between CSXT and MCRI was activated on January 23, 2023 per Railinc.
- R260 CONCD – The R260 CONCD junction in New Hampshire between CSXT and NEGS was activated on January 23, 2023 per Railinc.
- R260 DANVJ – The R260 DANVJ junction in Maine between CN and CSXT was activated on January 23, 2023 per Railinc.
- R260 DANVJ – The R260 DANVJ junction in Maine between CSXT and SLR was activated on January 23, 2023 per Railinc.
- R260 DOVRN – The R260 DOVRN junction in New Hampshire between CSXT and NHN was activated on January 23, 2023 per Railinc.
- R260 MANCR – The R260 MANCR junction in New Hampshire between CSXT and NEGS was activated on January 23, 2023 per Railinc.
- R260 MATTA – The R260 MATTA junction in Maine between CSXT and MNR was activated on January 23, 2023 per Railinc.
- R260 MATTA – The R260 MATTA junction in Maine between CSXT and NBSR was activated on January 23, 2023 per Railinc.
- R260 MILJT – The R260 MILJT junction in Maine between CSXT and NBSR was activated on January 23, 2023 per Railinc.
- R260 NMJCT – The R260 NMJCT junction in Maine between CPRS and CSXT was activated on January 23, 2023 per Railinc.
- R260 STJHN – The R260 STJHN junction in New Brunswick (Canada) between CN and CSXT was activated on January 23, 2023 per Railinc.
The following R260 junction agreements between CSXT and other partner railroad companies have now been expired:
- R260 SPGFD – The R260 SPGFD junction in Massachusetts between CSXT and KBSR was expired due to no “active” Springfield MA station on KBSR.
- R260 WRCTR – The R260 WRCTR junction in Massachusetts between CSXT and KBSR was expired due to no “active” Worcester MA station on KBSR.
- R260 WTRVM – The R260 WTRVM junction in Maine between CSXT and KBSR was expired on September 1, 2019 per Railinc.
ST track ownership rights and track operating rights changes in Maine
- Removed all ST track ownership rights and track operating rights from all link segments in Maine.
- Removed ST track ownership rights and track operating rights from the junction located at 67.291961W, 45.175424N to Calais ME and added NBSR track ownership rights and track operating rights from the junction located at 67.291961W, 45.175424N to Calais ME per research.
ST track ownership rights and track operating rights changes in Massachusetts
- Removed ST track ownership rights and track operating rights from link segments between Ayer MA and Barbers Sta MA per CSXT map resource.
- Removed ST track ownership rights and track operating rights from link segments between W Groton MA and the junction located at 71.590309W, 42.559092N.
ST track operating rights changes in Massachusetts
- Removed ST track operating rights from link segments between Barbers Sta MA and Worcester MA per CSXT map resource.
- Removed ST track operating rights from link segments between the Massachusetts/Vermont borderline to Ayer MA per CSXT map resource.
ST track operating rights changes in New Brunswick (Canada)
- Removed all ST track operating rights from all link segments in New Brunswick (Canada).
ST track ownership rights and track operating rights changes in New Hampshire
- Removed all ST track ownership rights and track operating rights from all link segments in New Hampshire.
ST track operating rights changes in New York (state)
- Removed all ST track operating rights from all link segments in New York (state).
ST track ownership rights and track operating rights changes in Vermont
- Removed all ST track ownership rights and track operating rights from all link segments in Vermont.
CSXT track operating rights changes in Connecticut
- Removed CSXT track operating rights from link segments between the Connecticut/Massachusetts borderline to the junction located at 73.411742W, 41.426527N per CSXT map resource. All stations located along these link segments are served by a haulage agreement between CSXT and HRRC. Use R260 junction PTSFD for routing purposes. These include the following CSXT stations from north to south: Canaan CT, Canaan Maltbys CT, Cornwall Brdg CT, Kent CT, Gaylordsville CT, New Milford CT and Brookfield CT.
- Removed CSXT track operating rights from link segments between the Connecticut/New York (state) borderline to Derby Shelton CT. All stations located along these link segments are served by a haulage agreement between CSXT and HRRC. Use R260 junction PTSFD for routing purposes. These include the following CSXT stations from west to east: Danbury CT, Hawleyville CT, Newtown CT, Botsford CT, Stevenson CT and Derby Shelton CT.
- Removed CSXT track operating rights from link segments that impact the following CSXT stations:
- East Hartford CT, Buckland, CT, Manchester CT and South Manchester CT stations are served by CSO.
- East Windsor Hill CT and South Windsor CT stations are served by CSO.
- Suffield CT to Windsor Locks CT and Warehouse Point CT stations are served by CSO and/or PAS.
- Griffins CT and Bloomfield CT stations are served by CNZR.
- Removed CSXT track operating rights from link segments that impact the following CSXT stations:
- State Line Enfield CT, Hazardville CT, Melrose CT, Broad Brook CT, East Windsor CT and East Windsor Hill CT stations are served by CNZR.
- Removed CSXT track operating rights from link segments that impact the following CSXT station:
- New Britain CT station is served by PAS.
CSXT stations/track ownership rights/track operating rights changes in Maine
- Activated Waterville ME station on CSXT per CSXT-ST merger agreement in order to serve this station per research.
- Moved Royal Jct CP ME station on CSXT to 70.222493W, 43.799177N per research. It was incorrectly placed at the Yarmouth Jct ME station location.
- Added CSXT track ownership rights and track operating rights northwest of Brunswick ME station in order to serve two newly activated CSXT stations: Pejepscot Mil ME and Lisbon Falls ME. This branch line had been previously owned/operated by ST.
- Added CXST track ownership rights and track operating rights north of Fairfield ME station in order to serve the newly activated CSXT station: Shawmut ME. This branch line had been previously owned/operated by ST.
CSXT track operating rights changes in Massachusetts
- Removed CSXT track operating rights from link segments between Pittsfield MA to the Connecticut/ Massachusetts borderline per CSXT map resource. All stations located along these link segments are served by a haulage agreement between CSXT and HRRC. Use R260 junction PTSFD for routing purposes. These include the following CSXT stations from north to south: Pittsfield MA, Pittsfield Yard MA, Lee MA, South Lee MA, Lenox MA, Stockbridge MA, Housatonic MA, Rising MA, Great Barrington MA and Sheffield MA.
- Removed CSXT track operating rights from link segments from the following locations per CSXT map resource. These changes impact the following CSXT stations:
- Middleboro MA, Tremont MA, Rochester MA, Wareham MA, Onset MA, Buzzards Bay MA, Sagamore MA, Sandwich MA, West Barnstable MA, Yarmouth MA, Bass River MA, South Yarmouth MA and S Dennis MA. These CSXT stations are served by BCLR.
- S Braintree MA, Randolph MA, South Weymouth MA, North Abington MA, Abington MA, Whitman MA, South Hanson MA, Kingston MA and North Plymouth MA. These CSXT stations are served by BCLR.
- Buzzards Bay MA, North Falmouth MA and Falmouth MA. These CSXT stations are served by BCLR.
- North Abington MA, Rockland MA and West Hanover MA. These CSXT stations are served by BCLR.
- Yarmouth MA and Hyannis MA. These CSXT stations are served by BCLR.
- Watuppa MA. This CSXT station is served by BCLR.
- Cotley MA, Myricks MA, Bayview MA, Braleys MA, Acushnet MA, North Dartmouth MA, New Bedford MA and New Bedford E I MA. These CSXT stations are served by MC.
- Myricks MA, Assonet MA and Fall River MA. These CSXT stations are served by MC.
CSXT track ownership rights changes in Massachusetts
- Added CSXT track ownership rights from link segments from Ayer MA to Barbers Sta MA per CSXT map resource.
- Removed CSXT track operating rights from link segments from Quincy MA to the junction located at 70.984149W, 42.222322N per CSXT map resource. Added FRVT track ownership rights onto segments from Quincy MA to the junction located at 70.984149W, 42.222322N. This CSXT station is served by FRVT.
CSXT track operating rights changes in New York (state)
- Removed CSXT track operating rights from link segments between the junction located at 73.983539W, 41.499192N and the Connecticut/New York (state) borderline per CSXT map resource. All stations located along these link segments are served by a haulage agreement between CSXT and HRRC. Use R260 junction PTSFD for routing purposes. These include the following CSXT stations from west to east: Glenham NY, Fishkill NY, Hopewell NY and Brewster NY.
CSXT stations/track ownership rights/track operating rights changes in Vermont
There were currently 3 CSXT stations located in Vermont in our database per Railinc. Research indicates that there should not be any CSXT stations located in Vermont.
- Deactivated the CSXT Brattleboro VT station; there is no R260 junction and/or haulage agreement to serve this CSXT station per CSXT map resource.
- Deactivated the CSXT Rutland VT station; there is no R260 junction and/or haulage agreement to serve this CSXT station per CSXT map resource.
- Deactivated the CSXT St Albans VT station; there is no R260 junction and/or haulage agreement to serve this CSXT station per CSXT map resource. Removed CSXT track operating rights from the junction located at 73.369525W, 45.068210N in Quebec, Canada to St Albans VT. Removed CSXT track operating rights from Rouses Point NY to the wye located at 73.349108W, 45.064900N.
PC*MILER Rail 29
Version Release Date: February 2023
The following enhancements were made since Version 28.2:
- Added six new rail carriers, 36 new freight stations, and 17 new junction interchanges.
- Removed three rail carriers, 38 freight stations, and 11 junction interchanges. Total active rail carriers = 866. Total active freight stations = 49,055. Total active junction interchanges = 4,156.
- Other updates based on feedback from railroads. (Please see list below.)
Rail Carriers Added | |
BHS | BURNS HARBOR SHORTLINE RAILROAD COMPANY |
DFW | DALLAS FORT WORTH & SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY |
GIO | GIO RAILWAYS |
KNR | KINSTON RAILROAD, LLC |
TGS | TGS CEDAR PORT RAILROAD LLC |
WESL | WEST ERIE SHORT LINE |
Rail Carriers Removed | |
FIT | FERROCARRIL DEL ISTMO DE TEHUANTEPEC, S.A. DE C.V. |
PNRW | PIEDMONT AND NORTHERN RAILROAD LLC |
RBRM | R BULT RAIL LINES CORP |
R260 Junctions Added | ||
R260 Junction | From RR | To RR |
BRUNW | MCRI | ST |
BRUTN | BPRR | WE |
CHGO | BHS | BNSF |
CHGO | BHS | CSXT |
CHGO | BHS | IAIS |
CHGO | BHS | UP |
CORPU | BNSF | TCBR |
CORPU | KCS | TCBR |
CORPU | TCBR | UP |
FLUHR | BNSF | MCVR |
KINST | KNR | NS |
MADIS | MER | TRRA |
MONTG | CSXT | KCS |
PRTGE | BHS | IHB |
SBMER | CN | CEMR |
SSTMA | ACR | CPRS |
THRLD | CN | GIO |
R260 Junctions Removed | ||
R260 Junction | From RR | To RR |
BRUNW | CPRS | ST |
CORPU | BNSF | CCPN |
DANVL | NS | KBSR |
DURAN | UP | BNSF |
KINST | KSH | NS |
MIDVA | BNSF | SBG |
NEWEL | NS | KBSR |
PASJC | NS | NYSW |
STRTR | NS | IR |
TERHA | CSXT | DREI |
TOLON | NS | CN |
Stations Added | |||||
Station Name | State | R260 Junction | RR Alpha | FSAC | SPLC |
ACKERVILLE | WI | WSOR | 11775 | 335477000 | |
BRAMPTON AMAR 2 TER | ON | CN | 42060 | 43227000 | |
BRAMPTON AMAR 3 TER | ON | CN | 42061 | 43227000 | |
BRAMPTON CSS TERM | ON | CN | 42059 | 43227000 | |
BRAMPTON SR 2 TERM | ON | CN | 42062 | 43227000 | |
BURNS HARBOR | IN | BRNHB | BHS | 10 | 363216000 |
CEDAR PORT | TX | CDPRT | UP | 62644 | 684693000 |
CHAMBERLAIN | SD | BNSF | 60195 | 528440000 | |
CHICAGO | IL | CHGO | BHS | 100 | 380000000 |
COMMERCE | TX | COMMR | KCS | 47476 | 662932000 |
CORPUS CHRISTI | TX | CORPU | TCBR | 29700 | 689100000 |
DUFFERIN TFR | MB | CPRS | 5197 | 63555000 | |
FAIRFAX | KS | FARFX | BNSF | 76500 | 581516000 |
FORT SASKATCHEWAN | AB | FTSAS | CEMR | 87278 | 83491000 |
GLOBAL TRANSPARK | NC | KNR | 59932 | 406420000 | |
KELLY | TX | UP | 53481 | 694253000 | |
KINSTON | NC | KINST | KNR | 59933 | 406420000 |
MONTGOMERY | AL | MONTG | KCS | 2940 | 475630000 |
NORTH PLATTE EASTRT | NE | UP | 356 | 556558000 | |
NORTH PLATTE WESTRT | NE | UP | 357 | 556559000 | |
NORTH YARD FTW | TX | NYFTW | BNSF | 51000 | 668219000 |
PORTAGE | IN | PRTGE | BHS | 5 | 363228000 |
PORTAGE | IN | PRTGE | CSXT | 80952 | 363228000 |
PORTAGE | IN | PRTGE | NS | 70670 | 363228000 |
SALEM | NJ | SLRS | 1000 | 198759000 | |
SANDPOINT ON MRL | ID | BNSF | 31388 | 830355000 | |
SCOTFORD | AB | SCTFR | CEMR | 87256 | 83481000 |
SELINSGROVE (NSHR) | PA | NS | 67741 | 205348000 | |
SONORA | CA | BNSF | 15657 | 875356000 | |
SOUTH BEAMER | AB | SBMER | CEMR | 87283 | 86305000 |
ST MARY | ND | BNSF | 58711 | 513373000 | |
SWEDESBORO | NJ | SWDSB | SLRS | 1020 | 198559000 |
TACUBA | DF | FSRR | 6 | 960032000 | |
TAPACHULA | CH | CGR | 30418 | 983784000 | |
THOROLD | ON | THRLD | GIO | 48158 | 45115000 |
WOODSTOWN | NJ | SLRS | 1010 | 198759000 |
Stations Removed | |||||
Station Name | State | R260 Junction | RR Alpha | FSAC | SPLC |
ALLENS | ME | CPRS | 3744 | 118631000 | |
ANTLERS | OK | BNSF | 92542 | 627490000 | |
ARKINDA | AR | BNSF | 92751 | 619140000 | |
ARTHUR CITY | TX | BNSF | 92569 | 662121000 | |
ASHDOWN | AR | ASHDN | BNSF | 92773 | 619170000 |
BATH | ME | CPRS | 3723 | 118850000 | |
BAYVIEW | ME | CPRS | 3724 | 118841000 | |
BETNER | TX | BNSF | 92583 | 662127000 | |
BOKCHITO | OK | BNSF | 92647 | 628719000 | |
BOKHOMA | OK | BNSF | 92744 | 627175000 | |
BOSWELL | OK | BNSF | 92664 | 627868000 | |
CAMP MAXEY | TX | BNSF | 92576 | 662125000 | |
DURANT | OK | DURAN | BNSF | 92633 | 628750000 |
FAIRFAX | KS | FARFX | BNSF | 2031 | 581516000 |
FOREMAN | AR | BNSF | 92757 | 619190000 | |
GLOBAL TRANSPARK | NC | KSH | 59932 | 406420000 | |
GLOBAL TRANSPARK | NC | NS | 60156 | 406422000 | |
HARDINGS | ME | CPRS | 3716 | 119216000 | |
HARVEY | OK | BNSF | 92544 | 627415000 | |
HUGO | OK | HUGOO | BNSF | 92559 | 627854000 |
IDABEL | OK | BNSF | 92728 | 627190000 | |
KINSTON | NC | KINST | KSH | 59933 | 406420000 |
MASON | ME | CPRS | 3728 | 116908000 | |
MUSCONGUS BAY | ME | CPRS | 3742 | 118647000 | |
NEWCASTLE | ME | CPRS | 3741 | 118675000 | |
PARIS | TX | PARIT | BNSF | 92584 | 662130000 |
ROCKLAND | ME | CPRS | 3749 | 117570000 | |
SABULA | PA | BPRR | 15809 | 211735000 | |
SOPER | OK | BNSF | 92674 | 627858000 | |
STREATOR (IR) | IL | STRTR | NS | 65964 | 384869000 |
TERRE HAUTE DUANE | IN | TERHA | CSXT | 40932 | 373440000 |
TERRE HAUTE DUANE | IN | TERHA | DREI | 50000 | 373440000 |
THOMASTON | ME | CPRS | 3748 | 117580000 | |
WALDOBORO | ME | CPRS | 3743 | 118635000 | |
WARREN | ME | CPRS | 3745 | 117595000 | |
WESCO | OK | BNSF | 92696 | 627847000 | |
WISCASSET | ME | CPRS | 3740 | 118715000 | |
YANKEE | ME | CPRS | 3725 | 118839000 |
Station, Junction, and Track Updates
- ARS – Moved Ashdown AR station to 94.132818W, 33.675154N in order to geographically locate with the other Ashdown AR stations per research.
- BHS – Moved Chicago IL station to 87.641025W, 41.888939N per research.
- BNSF – Moved Ashdown AR station to 94.132818W, 33.675154N in order to geographically locate with the other Ashdown AR stations per research.
- CN – Added Valleyfield Term PQ as an intermodal station per Railinc.
- CN – Moved the following CN stations (Brampton Amar 2 Ter ON, Brampton Amar 3 Ter ON, Brampton Css Term ON, and Brampton Sr 2 Term ON) to 79.768206W, 43.686077N in order to geographically locate with the other Brampton ON stations per research.
- CPRS – Added Hamilton IMS ON as an intermodal station per Railinc.
- KCS – Moved Ashdown AR station to 94.132818W, 33.675154N in order to geographically locate with the other Ashdown AR stations per research.
- KNR – Moved Global Transpark NC station to 77.356713W, 35.195663N per research.
- KRR – Moved Ashdown AR station to 94.132818W, 33.675154N in order to geographically locate with the other Ashdown AR stations per research.
- UP – Moved Ashdown AR station to 94.132818W, 33.675154N in order to geographically locate with the other Ashdown AR stations per research.
BNSF track operating rights changes in Arkansas
- Removed BNSF track operating rights on link segments from Arkinda AR to McNab AR. The newly deactivated BNSF stations from west to east include: Arkinda AR, Foreman AR and Ashdown AR.
- Removed BNSF track operating rights on link segments from Ashdown AR to the Arkansas/Texas state boundary line.
BNSF track operating rights changes in California
- Added BNSF track operating rights onto link segments from Sonora CA to Chinese CA. The newly activated BNSF stations from north to south include: Sonora CA to Chinese CA.
BNSF track operating rights changes in Oklahoma
- Removed BNSF track operating rights on link segments from Lakeside OK to Bokhoma OK. The newly deactivated BNSF stations from west to east include: Durant OK, Bokchito OK, Boswell OK, Soper OK, Hugo OK, Wesco OK, Ft Towson OK, Valliant OK, Idabel OK and Bokhoma OK.
- Removed BNSF track operating rights on link segments from Antlers OK to the Oklahoma/Texas state boundary line. The newly deactivated BNSF stations from north to south include: Antlers OK and Harvey OK.
BNSF track operating rights changes in Texas
- Removed BNSF track operating rights on link segments from the Oklahoma/Texas state boundary line to Paris TX. The newly deactivated BNSF stations from north to south include: Arthur City TX, Camp Maxey TX, Betner TX and Paris TX.
- Removed BNSF track operating rights on link segments from the Arkansas/Texas state boundary line to the wye located at 94.052462W, 33.417341N.
CEMR track operating rights changes in Alberta
- Added CEMR track operating rights onto link segments from Scotford AB to Fort Saskatchewan AB.
- Added CEMR track operating rights onto link segments from South Beamer AB to the wye located at 113.110607W, 53.750293N.
- The newly activated SLRS stations in alphabetical order include: Fort Saskatchewan AB, Scotford AB and South Beamer AB.
CPRS track ownership rights and track operating rights changes in Maine
- CPRS has transferred operations of the Rockland branch to MCRI effective on August 1, 2022 per CPRS. Removed CPRS track ownership rights and track operating rights from link segments from Brunswick ME to Rockland ME. These deactivated CPRS stations from west to east include: Brunswick ME, Hardings ME, Bath ME, Bayview ME, Yankee ME, Mason ME, Wiscasset ME, Newcastle ME, Muscongus Bay ME, Waldoboro ME, Allens ME, Warren ME, Thomaston ME and Rockland ME.
KNR track operating rights changes in North Carolina
- Added KNR track operating rights onto link segments from Kinston NC to Global Transpark NC. The newly activated KNR stations from west to east include: Kinston NC and Global Transpark NC.
KSH track operating rights changes in North Carolina
- Removed KSH track operating rights on link segments from Kinston NC to Global Transpark NC. The newly deactivated KSH stations from west to east include: Kinston NC and Global Transpark NC.
MCRI track ownership rights and track operating rights changes in Maine
- CPRS has transferred operations of the Rockland branch to MCRI effective on August 1, 2022 per CPRS. Added MCRI track ownership rights and track operating rights onto link segments from Brunswick ME to Rockland ME. These activated MCRI stations from west to east include: Brunswick ME, Hardings ME, Bath ME, Bayview ME, Yankee ME, Mason ME, Wiscasset ME, Newcastle ME, Muscongus Bay ME, Allens ME, Warren ME, Thomaston ME and Rockland ME.
SLRS track operating rights changes in New Jersey
- Added SLRS track operating rights onto link segments from the wye located at 75.155333W, 39.827297N to Salem NJ. The newly activated SLRS stations from north to south include: Swedesboro NJ, Woodstown NJ and Salem NJ.
R260 junction modifications
- R260 BRUNW – Verified R260 BRUNW junction in Maine between CPRS and ST has been expired by Railinc.
- R260 CHGO – Moved R260 CHGO on BHS to 87.641025W, 41.888939N in order to junction with the other Chicago IL stations and junctions.
- R260 VALNT – Verified R260 VALNT junction agreement between BNSF and DQE has been expired due to expired BNSF track operating rights from Lakeside OK to Bokhoma OK and from Antlers OK to Grant OK.