Peter DeFazio actually said...

Consolidation in the railroad industry has created a system of regional duopolies and the railroads understandable desire to maximize profits has come into conflict with railroads' common carrier obligation.

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DeFazio criticizes railroad consolidation harming service and obligations to commerce.

05/11/2022

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