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Rail Issue Gets Congressional Attention

Rail Issue Gets Congressional Attention

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South Dakotas Congressional delegation is getting involved in railroad shipment issues. Many state shippers have been complaining that BNSF and CP Rail have been unable to provide the cars they need on time.

Senator Tim Johnson says he is hearing about the problems…

 

Johnson says the railroads have to treat all shippers the same…

 

Johnson says he has been in contact with both sides in the dispute…

 

The Surface Transportation Board will hold a hearing on those issues in Washington on April 10.

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