Observers anticipate a contentious Surface Transportation Board hearing next Tuesday and Wednesday on reciprocal switching. Supporters and opponents are gearing up, with the stakes high for both the railroads and shippers.
What is reciprocal switching?Reciprocal switching occurs when a shipper has access to one freight railroad but seeks access to a nearby competing freight railroad to cultivate a competitive pricing environment. A shipper gains that access at an interchange between the two...
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