PC*MILER Rail 30

Version Release Date: March 2024

Contents

• Station, junction, and track updates 
• Track ownership rights/track operating rights – mileage statistics
• R260 junction modifications
• CPRS-KCS merger update

The following enhancements were made since Version 29.2:

• Added four new rail carriers, 185 new freight stations, and 7 new junction interchanges.
• Removed two rail carriers, 136 freight stations, and 11 junction interchanges.
• Total active rail carriers (876); Total active freight stations (49,089); Total active junction interchanges (4,139)
• Made dozens of updates based on feedback from railroads.  

Station, junction, and track updates

Station and Junction Updates  (click to download a .pdf with the full list.)

General updates

• BNSF – Added missing BNSF track operating rights onto a link segment between Perley MN and Georgetown MN (96.801450W, 47.177396N to 96.793205W, 47.079322N). This was needed in order to fix the gap in BNSF track operating rights.
• CGR – Moved Salina Cruz OA station on CGR in Mexico to the correct geographical location at 95.192977W, 16.171660N per research.
• CLNA – Added CLNA track operating rights onto link segment from Clinton NC to Moltonville NC per research.
• CSXT – Added CSXT track operating rights onto link segments between Hoosick Junction NY and the wyes located at 73.879281W, 42.903253N and 73.900418W, 42.871004N in order to serve Hoosick Junction NY station on CSXT per research.
• FCCM – Moved LA Gloria CH station on FCCM in Mexico to the correct geographical location at 92.232196W, 17.635229N per research.
• FCCM – Moved Salina Cruz OA station on FCCM in Mexico to the correct geographical location at 95.192977W, 16.171660N; added FCCM track operating rights on link segment between Pearson OA and Salina Cruz OA per research.
• FIT – Moved LA Gloria CH station on FIT in Mexico to the correct geographical location at 92.232196W, 17.635229N per research.
• FIT – Moved Salina Cruz OA station on FIT in Mexico to the correct geographical location at 95.192977W, 16.171660N per research.
• NS – Added missing NS track operating rights onto link segment between Hartford City IN and Dunkirk IN per research.

BNSF track ownership rights changes in Idaho

• Added BNSF track ownership rights onto all link segments in Idaho that were previously owned by MRL (a defunct railroad company as of January 1, 2024, per Railinc). This transaction will provide BNSF with complete operational control of all existing BNSF freight stations located in Idaho.

BNSF track ownership rights changes in Montana

• Added BNSF track ownership rights onto all link segments in Montana that were previously owned by MRL (a defunct railroad company as of January 1, 2024 per Railinc). This transaction will provide BNSF with complete operational control of all existing BNSF freight stations located in Montana.

CGR track operating rights changes in Mexico

Note: Mexican States Key: GJ = Guanajuato; JA = Jalisco; MH = Michoacan; QA = Queretaro

• Removed CGR track operating rights from link segments between Leon GJ and the wye located at 101.350448W, 20.696633N; between Silao and the wye located at 101.429605W, 20.940257N and between San Jose Iturbide GJ and Chichimequillas QA per research. The newly deactivated CGR stations from west to east include: Leon GJ, Silao GJ and San Jose Iturbide GJ.
• Removed CGR track operating rights from link segments between Guadalajara JA and Camcel JA per research. The newly deactivated CGR stations from west to east include: Guadalajara JA, La Junta JA and Camcel JA.
• Removed CGR track operating rights from link segments between Camcel JA and the wye located at 100.809282W, 20.532734N per research. The newly deactivated CGR station is Camcel JA.
• Removed CGR track operating rights from link segments between Viscosa MH and the wye located at 101.740045W, 19.483582N per research. The newly deactivated CGR stations from north to south include:
• Viscosa MH and Zacapu MH.
• Removed CGR track operating rights from link segments between Uruapan MH and Queretaro QA per research. The newly deactivated CGR stations from west to east include: Uruapan MH and Morelia MH.

EOVR track operating rights changes in Ohio

• Added EOVR track operating rights onto link segments from Powhatan OH to terminus near the Ohio River located at 80.859994W, 39.696730N per research. The newly activated EOVR stations from north to south include: Clarington OH, Omal OH and Long Ridge OH.

FIT track operating rights changes in Chiapas (state) Mexico

• Added FIT track operating rights onto link segments located in Chiapas; stations listed in alphabetical order: Acapetagua, Amates, Andres, Arriaga, Aurora, Barrancon, Bonanza, Cabana, Cahuacan, Camoapa, Cardona, Chamulapa, Ciudad Hidalgo, Colonia Central, Congregacion Reform, Cuyamiapa, Despoblado, Dos Arroyos, Echegaray, Ejido 20 De Noviemb, El Campito, El Carmen, El Dorado Nuevo, El Manzano, El Pataste, El Porvenir, El Progreso, El Silencio, Esmeralda, Huehuetan, Huixtla, Indalecio, Islamapa, Jerico, Joaquin Amaro, Joaquin Guitierrez, Juarez, La Acacia, La Crimea, La Gloria, La Platanera, La Playa, La Polka, La Soledad, La Union, Leon Brindis, Los Fideles, Los Ilanos, Los Patos, Los Toros, Mapastepec, Margaritas, Mojarras, Montecristo, Nancinapa, Palenque, Pichucalco, Pijijiapan, Polmorona, Ricardo Flores Mago, Saltillito, Salto De Agua, San Antolin, San Isidro, San Manual, San Ramon, Soconusco, Tapachula, Tonala, Tres Hermanos, Tres Picos, Tuzantan, Ulapa, Urbina, Valdivia, Veintidos De Mayo, Villa De Comaltitla, Zacualpa and Zorrillo.

FIT track operating rights changes in Oaxaca (state) Mexico

• Added FIT track operating rights onto link segments located in Oaxaca; stations listed in alphabetical order: Almoloya, Asuncion Ixtaltepec, Cabestrada, Chahuites, Chivela, Donaji, Elias Castro Ortega, General Charis, Ives, Ixtepec, Juchitan De Zaragoz, La Mata, La Riqueza, Lagunas, Las Anonas, Las Palmas, Matias Romero, Mogone, Nizanda, Palomares, Pearson, Reforma De Pineda, Salina Cruz, Salineras, San Dionicio, San Pedro Comitanci, Santo Domingo Tehua, Sarabia, Sidar, Ubero, Union Hidalgo and Yolanda.

FIT track operating rights changes in Tabasco (state) Mexico

• Added FIT track operating rights onto link segments located in Tabasco; stations listed in alphabetical order: Agua Blanca, Boca Del Cerro, Chango Santo, El Ceibo, El Guanal, Esperanza, Gaytan, Gonzalez, H De Nacozari, Ingeniero Roberto A, Lomas Tristes, Macuspana, Mezcalapa, Mosquitero, Pino Suarez, Poana, Rueda, Tacotalpa, Teapa, Tenosique De Pino S, Zanapa and Zopo.

FIT track operating rights changes in Veracruz (state) Mexico

• Added FIT track operating rights onto link segments located in Veracruz; stations listed in alphabetical order: Almagres, Azufrera, Bernal Diaz, Calzadas, Cangrejera, Cardenas, Chinameca, Coatzacoalcos, Correa, El Azufre, El Chapo, General Miguel Alem, Guazuntlan, Hibueras, Horacio P Sanchez, Ing A Lira Arcinieg, Jaltipan De Morelos, Jesus Carranza, Juile, Macaya, Medias Aguas, Mina-Mana, Moloacan, Ojapa, Olglica, Pueblo Viejo, Suchil, Suchilapan Del Rio, Tancochapa and Texistepec.

MRL track ownership rights and track operating rights changes in Idaho

• Removed MRL track ownership rights and track operating rights from all link segments in Idaho. MRL is a defunct railroad company as of January 1, 2024 per Railinc. This transaction will result in BNSF obtaining operational control from MRL per multiple news sources. The newly deactivated MRL stations listed in alphabetical order include: Clark Fork ID, Kootenai ID and Sandpoint ID.

MRL track ownership rights and track operating rights changes in Montana

• Removed MRL track ownership rights and track operating rights from all link segments in Montana. MRL is a defunct railroad company as of January 1, 2024 per Railinc. This transaction will result in BNSF obtaining operational control from MRL per multiple news sources.
• The newly deactivated MRL stations in Montana listed in alphabetical order include: Agency, Arlee, Austin, Avon, Bass, Bearmouth, Belgrade, Big Timber, Billings, Blossburg, Bonita, Bonner, Bozeman, Brickyard Spur, Browman, Cedars, Charlo, Childs, Clarkston, Clinton, Columbus, Cyr, Darby, De Smet, Dixon, Downer, Drummond, Dunham, Dupuis, East Billings, East Helena, Eddy, Elliston, Evaro, Frenchtown, Ft Harrison, Garrison, Gold Creek, Hamilton, Harrison, Helena, Helena Terminal MRL, Heron, Huntley, Laurel, Livingston, Lockwood, Logan, Lolo, Long, Lothrop, Louisville, Manhattan, McQuarrie Spur, Missoula, Montana City, Mossmain, Nine Mile, Noxon, Opportunity Ponds, Pablo, Paradise, Park City, Perma, Phosphate, Pipeline, Pipestone, Plains, Polson, Ravalli, Rivulet, Rockwood, Ronan, Roscoe Steel, Salish,   Sappington, Schilling, Siding No 1, Silver Bow, Skyline, Spire Rock, Spring Gulch, St Regis, Stanley, Stevensville, Superior, Thompson Falls, Thompson River Lumb, Three Forks, Tobin, Toston, Townsend, Tricon Timber, Trident, Trout Creek, Twin Bridges, Victor, Weeksville, West Townsend, Westfall, Whitehall, Willow Creek, Winston, Woodlin and Yegen.

MRL track operating rights changes in Washington (state)

• Removed MRL track operating rights from all link segments in Washington. MRL is a defunct railroad company as of January 1, 2024 per Railinc. This transaction will result in BNSF obtaining operational control from MRL per multiple news sources. The newly deactivated MRL stations in Washington include: Spokane and Spokane Jct.

RI track operating rights changes in Mississippi

• Added RI track operating rights onto link segments from Clarksdale MS to Swan Lake MS. The newly activated RI stations from north to south include: Clarksdale MS, Sumner MS, Webb MS and Swan Lake MS.
• Removed RI track operating rights from link segment between Mikoma MS and Swan Lake MS.

TCWR track operating rights changes in Minnesota

• Added TCWR track operating rights onto link segment between Tower E 14 MN and Eden Prairie MN in order to serve Eden Prairie MN station on TCWR.

UP track operating rights changes in Oregon

• Added UP track operating rights onto link segment between Dry Creek OR and Greenberry OR in order to serve Greenberry OR station on UP.

Track ownership rights/track operating rights – mileage statistics

Track Ownership Rights Added:

Idaho on BNSF in mileage = 34.3

Indiana on NS in mileage = 9.2

Montana on BNSF in mileage = 808.5

New York (state) on CSXT in mileage = 35.6

North Carolina on CLNA in mileage = 4.3

Oaxaca (Mexico) on FCCM in mileage = 4.1

Total mileage added = 896

Track Ownership Rights Removed:

Idaho on MRL in mileage = 34.3

Montana on MRL in mileage = 852.2

Total mileage removed = 886.5

Track Operating Rights Added:

Chiapas, Oaxaca, Tabasco, Veracruz (Mexico) on FIT in mileage = 710

Minnesota on TCWR in mileage = 2.9

Mississippi on RI in mileage = 29.2

Ohio on EOVR in mileage = 14.6

Oregon on UP in mileage = 6.8

Total mileage added = 763.5

Track Operating Rights Removed:

Guanajuato, Jalisco, Michoacan (Mexico) on CGR in mileage = 148.9

Guanajuato, Queretaro (Mexico) on CGR in mileage = 66.4

Idaho on MRL in mileage = 34.3

Jalisco (Mexico) on CGR in mileage = 48.8

Michoacan (Mexico) on CGR in mileage = 34.9

Michoacan, Queretaro (Mexico) on CGR in mileage = 205

Mississippi on RI in mileage = 5.2

Montana on MRL in mileage = 852.2

Washington (state) on MRL in mileage = 19

Total mileage removed = 1414.7

Total Mileage By Country:

Canada = 0.0

Mexico = 1,218.1

USA = 2,742.6

R260 junction modifications

• R260 BILLI – The R260 BILLI junction agreement in Montana between BNSF and MRL has been expired because MRL is a defunct railroad company per multiple sources.
• R260 GARSM – The R260 GARSM junction agreement in Montana between BNSF and MRL has been expired because MRL is a defunct railroad company per multiple sources.
• R260 HELNA – The R260 HELNA junction agreement in Montana between BNSF and MRL has been expired because MRL is a defunct railroad company per multiple sources.
• R260 LUREL – The R260 LUREL junction agreement in Montana between BNSF and MRL has been expired because MRL is a defunct railroad company per multiple sources.
• R260 SNDPT – The R260 SNDPT junction agreement in Idaho between MRL and UP has been expired because MRL is a defunct railroad company per multiple sources.
• R260 SPOKA – The R260 SPOKA junction agreement in Washington (state) between BNSF and MRL has been expired because MRL is a defunct railroad company per multiple sources.
• R260 SVRBO – The R260 SVRBO junction agreement in Montana between MRL and UP has been expired because MRL is a defunct railroad company per multiple sources.

CPRS-KCS merger update

The following is an important notice to our valued PC*MILER Rail customers:

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 PC*MILER Rail 30.

Lastly, we have no information to report as to when the CPRS-KCS merger will be modeled in our data.