The Surface Transportation Board has adopted two rules to streamline rate disputes between railroads and shippers. One rule establishes a voluntary arbitration program. The other rule offers a new procedure to resolve small rate disputes. The Association of American Railroads said the STB issued a “fatally flawed rule” that ignores sound economic principles. U.S. Wheat Associates Transportation Working Group Chairman Charlie Vogel, who also leads Minnesota Wheat, said these rulings are an indication that rail customers are being heard.
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