White House official on plans in the event of a rail strike disrupting supply chains

I’ve been posting on the possible strike on the horizon since early this week.

ICYMI:

• US railroad strike looks likely to trigger another surge in food price inflation
• More than 90,000 workers at the country’s freight railroads could go on strike should the railroads fail to reach an agreement with unions by Friday, September 16
• 30% of US freight could halt

Goldman Sachs are not fussed:

And, most recently:

Now, comments from a White house official:

• Working with other modes of transportation to
  see how they can step in and keep goods moving, in case of a rail
  shutdown
• Been working with
  relevant agencies to assess what supply chains and commodities are
  most likely to face severe disruptions, and the available authorities
  keep goods moving