Union Pacific has re-opened routes through parts of Missouri where heavy rain and floodwaters interrupted service earlier this week.
“As water levels recede in several areas, we have made significant progress restoring service to flood-impacted rail lines on our network,” the Omaha-based carrier said in a notice to customers. “Service has been restored between St. Louis and Jefferson City, Missouri; and between St. Louis and Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
“Customers with shipments moving through this area may experience minimal delays as we work through the backlog of traffic.”
Elsewhere, UP said service remains suspended between Mt. Vernon and Chester, Ill., southeast of St. Louis. Workers continue to repair track damage caused by washouts and mudslides in the area.
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