While enroute from Paducah to E.St.Louis yesterday we met a total of 9-trains. Seven of these were on the Bluford-sub. From Chiles Jct. to Kegley, approximiately 60-miles, we saw 2-freights, 3-coal trains, 1-grain train and the Q-194. The last two was on the St.Louis-sub and were Paducah bound coal trains. Not sure about traffic levels on other railroads, the IC is booming for sure!
Yes it sure looks like it.
John