FRA, STB send joint letter to seven Class I railroads citing service problems

(Source: Railway Age, August 24, 2020)

NEW YORK — Curiously timed with the start of the Republican National Convention (or perhaps not so curiously), the Surface Transportation Board and Federal Railroad Administration on Aug. 24 sent joint, identical letters to the CEOs of the seven North American Class I’s citing service problems and “increased communication and transparency with rail shippers.” The letter is signed by Federal Railroad Administrator Ron Batory; and STB Chairman Ann Begeman, Vice Chairman Marty Oberman and Member Patrick Fuchs.

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