Chemicals shippers relay rail service woes to regulators

A photograph of a train of tank cars.

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) wants regulators to look into why chemicals shippers are experiencing “rail service challenges” throughout the U.S. and particularly within the Gulf Coast and Southeast.

ACC President and CEO Chris Jahn sent a letter dated Tuesday to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) asking whether widespread and persistent rail service issues have been brought about by the railroads’ efforts to cut costs and modify network operations. 

The letter didn’t name precision...

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