In The News: Infill Thinking Insights Cited On Rail Service Changes

Infill Thinking insights were cited in an in-depth article published by Wisconsin State Journal writer Chris Hubbuch over the weekend. In part, Hubboch’s story discusses how recent changes in rail service options available to Northern White Sand producers are rippling through the logistics value chain, quoting Infill Thinking research.

We first covered the potential ramifications of Union Pacific’s frac sand service changes in a research report back in September. In that report, Infill Thinking broke the news of the impact on frac sand transportation lanes after our channel checks with folks on the front lines revealed significant change afoot.

Here Is Madison.com’s Article:

Frac sand producers spent millions and filled wetlands for now underused rail yards

In 2016, the startup frac sand producer Smart Sand began construction on a state-of-the-art rail yard along the Union Pacific line in Monroe County, claiming it is the largest private industrial rail loop in the state.

 

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