The rail carriers are worried about a strike being called. The earliest one could be called is September 16th. There is a specific time, like noon or something, but I don't know what time zone. This is every big carrier. BNSF, UPRR, CSXT, NS, KCS,
Coal plants carry 3-5 days of coal. After that, they are out.
Water treatment facilities often get their chlorine by rail.
Unless you live on a significant pipeline, your fuel comes by rail
Airplane de-icer comes by rail.
Name four things that will run critically low because EVERYBODY uses just-in-time inventory these days.
Make your time.
Beer is shipped by rail.
You got me at BEER! Emergency! (gallows humor).
One good thing about prepping since '08, it carries a certain sense of peace no matter what comes our way.