I live along the BNSF Subdivision, and I monitor their conversation on the scanner, and YouTube webcams, along with posting from Amtrak passengers. The Subdivision to Phoenix, runs off the transcontinental line in Williams, to Phoenix. It’s a single line, with siding’s about 20 miles apart for trains to pass. I have a siding in Abra, 5 miles from me, within view. On Tuesday, 7/19, a train out of Phoenix, pulled onto the siding at 7 AM. The crew was taken by van , but no relief crew was available. The train sat there until Friday, 7/22, until a crew took it away. It was a 5 engine train, with all engines left running. A mile long train, of trailers, filled with mail and FedEx. The railroad’s are near a strike, and it appears imminent.
So, if you wonder where your package is, probably parked in a siding somewhere. BNSF is abandoning trains up on the main line. Employees are walking off and quitting every day.
The media will not report the railroad problems, but watch your expected deliveries.