Decreased traffic??

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It is my understanding that the bridge out of service is the CSX 
crossing of the Anacostia River in NE Washington DC.  That is the 
former B&O freight line which accessed Potomac Yard and which 
bypasses the Union Station tunnels. Amtrak trains, and perhaps some 
freight which can meet clearance limitations can still use the 
line.  I think the freight runs are limited to night hours.  I 
checked the Trainsmag website to verify this.

While traffic has decresed on the former RF&P, we are seeing more 
traffic on the Valley line via Hagerstown.  I passed a CSX powered 
freight heading south while I was on my way to work this 
morning.  I'm not sure which route these detouring trains use south, 
or east, of Front Royal.

Rick Morrison