Government / Regulatory News
GAO Studies Impact of PSR on US Freight Rail
GAO Studies Impact of PSR on US Freight Rail A newly released Government Accountability Office (GAO) report lays out how precision scheduled railroading (PSR) has
Rail Regulators Streamline Process for Shippers to Challenge Unreasonable Rates
Rail Regulators Streamline Process for Shippers to Challenge Unreasonable Rates Federal regulators in December finalized the process for determining unreasonable freight rail rates, giving shippers
IWLA Regulated Goods Council Releases Lithium-Ion Battery Whitepaper
IWLA Regulated Goods Council Releases Lithium-Ion Battery Whitepaper Lithium-ion batteries have become the industry standard for rechargeable storage devices, but they also present risks for
STB to Hold Public Hearing on UP Rail Embargoes
STB to Hold Public Hearing on UP Rail Embargoes The Surface Transportation Board (STB) will hold an in-person public hearing on December 13 and 14,
Railroad Strike Averted as Congress Intervenes
Railroad Strike Averted as Congress Intervenes Following substantial pressure from IWLA and other trade groups, Congress intervened this week to avert a potential rail strike
