An August request from the Surface Transportation Board (STB) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) asking the Class I railroads to report how they’re addressing service issues amid rising rail volumes got a response from shippers as well.
Shippers seek data for first-mile/last-mile movementsA coalition of shippers is asking the Board and FRA to consider collecting data covering first-mile and last-mile rail movements so that the Board can have a more informed view of rail service.
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