🚚 Daily Freight Flow
Recent data indicates that CSX operates four road freight trains daily over the Hudson Line via the Oak Point Link, each averaging around 75 cars per train, which equates to approximately 300 rail cars per day (en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org).
📦 Estimated Annual Throughput
- Daily estimate (approx.): 300 cars
- Annual estimate: 300 × 365 = ≈ 110,000 rail cars per year
This is a rough annual figure assuming consistent daily volume; actual numbers may fluctuate with seasonal or operational variations.
🏗️ Yard Activity Levels
From railfan community sources (around 2008 statistics):
- Up to five yard jobs operate daily (yard switching/local switching).
- Plus two road freights, and two additional railroad services (e.g., CP Rail, Providence & Worcester trains) passing through (railroad.net, railroad.net).
This suggests both through traffic and local switching are handled daily, consistent with the daily train count.
⚠️ Considerations & Caveats
- The 75‑cars/train figure is an average for road freights; yard jobs contribute additional car movements.
- Day‑to‑day operations may vary—some days might see more or fewer cars moved.
- I haven’t found any official, publicly released figures from CSX specifying exact yearly numbers for Oak Point Yard itself.
✅ Summary
| Metric | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Road freight trains per day | 4 |
| Avg. cars/train | 75 |
| Estimated daily car volume | ~300 |
| Estimated annual car volume | ~110,000 |
In conclusion, roughly 300 rail cars move through Oak Point Yard each day, adding up to about 110,000 cars annually, with additional local yard switching activity. If you’d like a breakdown by car type (e.g., intermodal, tank, covered hopper), or info on peak usage periods, just let me know!