Southbound came in just now, one six axle unit, tank car, and a passenger car of some sort, silver, blue window band, big graffiti tag on what was the east side going down. Right over the windows on the end 1/4 or so of the car. By the time I saw it I couldn't see to make out any name or number on it.
According to New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), the sale of U.S. Massena Lines will render B&LE a bottleneck carrier for traffic currently moving south through CSX's Syracuse gateway. This has potential to put both on-line shippers – including Port of Oswego, Fort Drum, Novelis and Attis – and Class III railroads that connect exclusively with the U.S. Massena Lines – including Finger Lakes Railway – at a competitive disadvantage. I strongly urge you to consider these concerns while considering B&LE’s application.I think the use of the term "bottleneck" is hyperbolic given how few trains operate on this line.
The 2nd excerpt reflects his concern that given many existing CSX locals operating out of Massena will be eliminated by CN/B&LE, 60 jobs of NY workers are on the line:
Additionally, I ask that you consider the impact this sale will have on the approximately 60 CSXT employees that service the rail line in Massena. These jobs are not only needed to safely and efficiently operate the rail line, but they are equally important to regional economy. It is critically important that these jobs are protected in the event the sale is approved.We'll have to see if Schumer's commentary has any impact on the acquisition.
https://dcms-external.s3.amazonaws.com/ ... 300513.pdf