Surface Transportation Board
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Class I rail employment reaches another record low
Total headcount falls to its lowest level amid continued declines in U.S. rail volumes.
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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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US rail employment tumbles
Slumping rail volumes and the Class I railroads’ operational efficiency efforts contribute to the headcount decline.
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US Class I rail headcount tumbles
Employment levels at the U.S. operations of the Class I railroads hit their lowest point in years, according to data from the Surface Transportation Board.
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Rail
Commentary: Positive Train Control costs Alaska Railroad… does it add value?
Darren Prokop explains why Positive Train Control - a positive safety measure for "Lower 48" railroads - doesn't make sense for the Alaska Railroad.
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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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November rail employment hits new low
The U.S. operations of the Class I railroads continue to shed employees.
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STB chief predicts legal challenges to railroad rate reform
Proposal providing relief for shippers could be rolled out next year.
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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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Intermodal
Surface Transportation Board needs to get real: Commentary
How the board calculates cost of capital is outdated. How much of an overhaul is needed?
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