Unfortunately, looking into the next month and beyond, the situation with the Empire Builder probably won't be improving much. Here's a peek at some of the significant construction projects BNSF has planned for October and the remainder of September along the EB's route through Montana.
Subdivision: GLASGOW
Job: SB04
Location: BAINVILLE'-'MACON
Dates: 10/14/2013 - 10/29/2013
Time: 4:30 - 10:30
Days: MON - FRI
Notes: SHLD BLST - Priority traffic may see delays of up to 4hrs. All other intermodal and auto traffic may see delays up to 6hrs. Ag, Coal and Carload traffic may see up to 12hrs delay.
Subdivision: GLASGOW
Job: SC30
Location: BAINVILLE'-'MACON
Dates: 10/14/2013 - 10/29/2013
Time: 4:30 - 10:30
Days: MON - FRI
Notes: SUPR SURF - Priority traffic may see delays of up to 4hrs. All other intermodal and auto traffic may see delays up to 6hrs. Ag, Coal and Carload traffic may see up to 12hrs delay.
Subdivision: HI LINE
Job: TP04
Location: KREMLIN'-'HINGHAMCENTER
Dates: 10/1/2013 - 10/8/2013
Time: 4:30 - 11:30
Days: MON - FRI
Notes: TIES - Priority traffic may see delays of up to 4hrs. All other intermodal and auto traffic may see delays up to 6hrs. Ag, Coal and Carload traffic may see up to 12hrs delay.
Subdivision: HI LINE
Job: UC01
Location: SUMMIT'-'JAVAEAST
Dates: 10/14/2013 - 10/23/2013
Time: 8:00 - 14:00
Days: MON - FRI
Notes: UNDERCUT - Priority traffic may see delays of up to 4hrs. All other intermodal and auto traffic may see delays up to 6hrs. Ag, Coal and Carload traffic may see up to 12hrs delay.
Subdivision: HI LINE
Job: UC04
Location: BURNHAM'-'PIEGAN
Dates: 10/14/2013 - 11/5/2013
Time: 4:30 - 10:30
Days: MON - FRI
Notes: UNDERCUT - Priority traffic may see delays of up to 4hrs. All other intermodal and auto traffic may see delays up to 6hrs. Ag, Coal and Carload traffic may see up to 12hrs delay.
Subdivision: KOOTENAI RIVER
Job: SB04
Location: WHITEFISH'-'ELMIRA
Dates: 10/30/2013 - 11/15/2013
Time: 8:00 - 14:00
Days: MON - FRI
Notes: SHLD BLST - Priority traffic may see delays of up to 4hrs. All other intermodal and auto traffic may see delays up to 6hrs. Ag, Coal and Carload traffic may see up to 12hrs delay.
Subdivision: KOOTENAI RIVER
Job: SC30
Location: WHITEFISH'-'ELMIRA
Dates: 10/30/2013 - 11/15/2013
Time: 8:00 - 14:00
Days: MON - FRI
Notes: SUPR SURF - Priority traffic may see delays of up to 4hrs. All other intermodal and auto traffic may see delays up to 6hrs. Ag, Coal and Carload traffic may see up to 12hrs delay.
Subdivision: KOOTENAI RIVER
Job: UC01
Location: STRYKER'-'FISHERRIVER
Dates: 10/24/2013 - 11/21/2013
Time: 8:00 - 14:00
Days: MON - FRI
Notes: UNDERCUT - Priority traffic may see delays of up to 4hrs. All other intermodal and auto traffic may see delays up to 6hrs. Ag, Coal and Carload traffic may see up to 12hrs delay.
Subdivision: MILK RIVER
Job: SB04
Location: NASHUA'-'HAVRE
Dates: 9/13/2013 - 10/11/2013
Time: 4:30 - 10:30
Days: MON - FRI
Notes: SHLD BLST - Priority traffic may see delays of up to 4hrs. All other intermodal and auto traffic may see delays up to 6hrs. Ag, Coal and Carload traffic may see up to 12hrs delay.
Subdivision: MILK RIVER
Job: SC30
Location: NASHUA'-'HAVRE
Dates: 9/13/2013 - 10/11/2013
Time: 4:30 - 10:30
Days: MON - FRI
Notes: SUPR SURF - Priority traffic may see delays of up to 4hrs. All other intermodal and auto traffic may see delays up to 6hrs. Ag, Coal and Carload traffic may see up to 12hrs delay.
Subdivision: MILK RIVER
Job: TP04
Location: BOWDOIN'-'HARLEM
Dates: 9/16/2013 - 9/30/2013
Time: 20:00 - 2:00
Days: SUN - THU
Notes: TIES - Priority traffic may see delays of up to 4hrs. All other intermodal and auto traffic may see delays up to 6hrs. Ag, Coal and Carload traffic may see up to 12hrs delay.
Subdivision: MILK RIVER
Job: TP06
Location: BOWDOIN'-'HARLEM
Dates: 9/16/2013 - 9/30/2013
Time: 20:00 - 2:00
Days: SUN - THU
Notes: TIES - Priority traffic may see delays of up to 4hrs. All other intermodal and auto traffic may see delays up to 6hrs. Ag, Coal and Carload traffic may see up to 12hrs delay.
Subdivision: MILK RIVER
Job: UC04
Location: SACO'-'MALTA
Dates: 9/16/2013 - 10/13/2013
Time: 20:00 - 2:00
Days: SUN - THU
Notes: UNDERCUT - Priority traffic may see delays of up to 4hrs. All other intermodal and auto traffic may see delays up to 6hrs. Ag, Coal and Carload traffic may see up to 12hrs delay.
Subdivision: MILK RIVER
Job: UC07
Location: SACO'-'MALTA
Dates: 9/16/2013 - 10/14/2013
Time: 20:00 - 2:00
Days: SUN - THU
Notes: UNDERCUT - Priority traffic may see delays of up to 4hrs. All other intermodal and auto traffic may see delays up to 6hrs. Ag, Coal and Carload traffic may see up to 12hrs delay.
Most of the major construction east of Montana should be winding down during this time span, with one the biggest exceptions being a tie replacement project scheduled to begin next week on the Staples Subdivision from Wadena, MN to Minneapolis and continue until mid-to-late October. Work is set to begin each weekday morning at 8:30, so a late enough eastbound Empire Builder could just become even later through this stretch.