https://www.siliconvalley.com/2022/01/18/union-pacific-thefts-another-problem-for-already-beleaguered-supply-chain/

The train that derailed in downtown Los Angeles this weekend and Union Pacific’s disclosure that it’s been beset by thieves for about a year revealed yet more challenges for a beleagured supply chain that has struggled since mid-2020 to cope with a surge in cargo brought on by increased online shopping during the coronavirus pandemic.

Answers to how directly the thefts are tied to the supply chain bottleneck and other questions remained elusive on Monday, Jan. 17.