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STB asks Class I railroads to report on chemicals and plastics data
A new rule adopted by the Surface Transportation Board, effective July 20, calls for the Class I railroads to report when railcars designated for chemicals…
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Rail News – Regulatory Round-Up
Actions by the Surface Transportation Board and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada show both agencies exploring whether there is a need to modify existing…
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Shippers approve of Surface Transportation Board’s decisions
Some shipping groups say the Board’s recent actions on demurrage and accessorial charges will help bring about more productive rail rate disputes.
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Surface Transportation Board issues decisions on demurrage and accessorial charges
The board hopes the decisions will clarify the controversial practice for stakeholders.
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Surface Transportation Board issues final rule on demurrage
The rule, effective on April 3, addresses concerns of shippers, particularly those involved in paper products, steel scrap and agricultural goods.
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Gauging rail’s key themes in 2020
Improving rail volumes and service are among the crucial issues to look out for as the railroads reveal their 2020 guidance in the coming days.
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Railroads, shippers grapple over revenue adequacy
Stakeholders address the Surface Transportation Board, which is mulling over whether it should change the way it defines revenue adequacy.
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Will the Surface Transportation Board add a new member?
Although the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee has voted in favor of the nomination of an additional board member to the Surface Transportation Board (STB), whether…
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Rail regulatory authority questions its role on extra fees
“The board has the authority to define reasonable practices. If you were in our shoes, what would you do?” said Surface Transportation Board vice chairman…
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Rail customers air grievances on railroad billing tactics
Regulators frustrated by carriers’ lack of candor in justifying service fees
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