by roberttosh
There are more than enough opportunities on the PAR system to keep CSX busy. As has been mentioned multiple times, there's a ton of business that moves in and out of the Maritimes and Northern Maine via CP and CN, much of which is almost certain to fall into their lap with little to no effort required. Once the line to Keag is upgraded, I'm sure they will pursue CBR opportunities to Irving at SJ. PAR serves no LPG facilities North of Portland, so I would imagine that getting someone to put a shovel in the ground and build a terminal at a couple of locations along the former MEC will be on their "to do" list. There are also Energy opportunities at the tank farms in Portland (Bio, Ethanol, ULSD, Butane). With vessel prices going through the roof, there is bound to be interest in re-establishing rail served rock salt piles in Maine and/or NH. Down in MA I'm sure they will look to locate more MSW and C&D facilities. This doesn't even include new business with existing Maine mills that will surely come about with single line service and pricing combined with better equipment supply and rail infrastructure. I think import/export port business is not high on their list of things to pursue.