Rather than restructuring the industry or statutorily mandating rules that would alter products of transactions that were deemed to be in the public interest, Congress should clarify existing service requirements and give the STB the resources to see that the service provided by the Class I's is consistent with the common carrier obligation.
Calls for Congress to ensure railroads meet service obligations.
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