Union Pacific OKs BNSF's temporary use of two California rail lines

BNSF Railway has been granted temporary trackage rights over two rail lines owned by Union Pacific Railroad in its Oakland and Canyon subdivisions in Northern California.

Under a written agreement, UP agreed to permit BNSF to move empty and loaded ballast trains to and from the Elsey ballast pit, which is adjacent to the lines, according to a decision by the Surface Transportation Board.

The agreement provides that the trackage rights are scheduled to expire Dec. 31, 2026.