News & Reviews News Wire Analysis: New reciprocal switching rule offers carrot and stick for better rail service

Analysis: New reciprocal switching rule offers carrot and stick for better rail service

By Bill Stephens | September 18, 2023

Meeting service standards will require railroads to maintain adequate crew levels or face losing business to a competing Class I

Freight train passing Metra station at BNSF Cicero Yard

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