Just received this.....
July 9, 2010
Dear KCSM and KCSR Customers:
KCSM main line reopening over the weekend; Rain fall and restoration efforts continue
The hard work and determination of many individuals to reopen the KCSM main line is expected to become a reality over the weekend. The recovery plan has been in full force for over a week and we have the equipment, materials, and the workforce in place to begin the process of restoring service to our customers.
It is important to note that the KCSM main lines throughout Mexico have been cleared of any derailments that would impede our ability to reopen at this time.
The largest remaining obstacles to overcome at this time are the continuing rainfall, high water levels around our track, and the completion of work on any new washed out sections. Equipment and materials are staged near expected work areas, so we are ready to complete the work as quickly as possible.
As mentioned in earlier customer communications, we appreciate your patience during the outage caused by Hurricane Alex. The force majeure and the embargo situations at Laredo, Matamoros, and Monterrey will remain in place as we continue to reopen the network. Once the main line reopens, it will take approximately two weeks to clear all the trains that have been parked due to the service disruption.
We will continue providing customers with regular updates until service has returned to normal. Please continue to direct questions to KCSM at 0-1-800-849-6145 (from Mexico) or 1-888-812-9512 (from the U.S.) or KCSR at 1-800-468-6527 or
[email protected]
Sincerely,
Patrick Ottensmeyer
Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing
Kansas City Southern
