Rail Customer Coalition

The U.S. #freightrail system is BROKEN …
The #STB has the opportunity to fix it – and the proposed rule on reciprocal switching for poor service is a promising step in the right direction.
Let’s work together to fix chronic rail service failures NOW.

When railroads compete, EVERYONE WINS. 🙌
The #STB has taken the first step by proposing reciprocal switching 🔀 reforms to improve rail service … but there’s no time to delay!
Learn more: https://www.freightrailreform.com/reciprocal-switching/

We commend the #STB for recognizing the need for action. It’s long past time for a solution that provides better #freightrail options. 👏

Read more: https://www.stb.gov/news-communications/latest-news/pr-23-16/

Competition is essential to solving chronic #freightrail problems by providing greater access to better rail options.

Let’s work together to put the U.S. marketplace back in the driver’s seat: https://www.freightrailreform.com/reciprocal-switching/

Promoting competition is 🔑 to making the rail sector more viable for moving freight, and the #STB’s new proposed rule on reciprocal switching is an important step in the right direction.

Let’s keep things moving forward! 🚂 Learn more: https://www.freightrailreform.com/reciprocal-switching/

Under the leadership of Chairman Oberman and Board Member Fuchs, #STB has started efforts to…
✅ modernize freight rail policies
✅ address ongoing freight rail problems
✅ build a stronger supply chain

Read more: https://brnw.ch/STBRenominationLetter

America needs a reliable, responsive rail network for national security 🔒+ growing economy 💰

Rail customers urge @POTUS to renominate #STB Chairman Oberman & Member Fuchs to keep critical #freightrail reforms moving forward ➡️

Read the letter: https://brnw.ch/STBRenominationLetter

The Reliable Rail Service Act, sponsored by @SenatorBaldwin & @RogerMarshallMD, has earned support from @NGFA and 50+ other industry orgs and trade groups in agriculture, labor, manufacturing, and transportation: https://www.railwayage.com/freight/class-i/legislators-reintroduce-reliable-rail-service-act/

50+ agricultural, labor, manufacturing, and transportation orgs have publicly endorsed the bipartisan Reliable Rail Service Act, recently reintroduced by @SenatorBaldwin & @RogerMarshallMD 👍 https://www.railwayage.com/freight/class-i/legislators-reintroduce-reliable-rail-service-act/

We applaud @RogerMarshallMD for reintroducing the bipartisan Reliable Rail Service Act to help address the unreliable service and high costs of #freightrail shipping for American businesses. 👏👏👏

Read more: https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/senators-reintroduce-bill-to-address-rail-service/

We applaud @SenatorBaldwin for reintroducing the bipartisan Reliable Rail Service Act to help address the unreliable service and high costs of #freightrail shipping for American businesses. 👏👏👏

Read more: https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/senators-reintroduce-bill-to-address-rail-service/

Auto dealership lots: Nearly vacant ❌
70K+ finished cars: Stranded at ports & factories 🚘🚘🚘
Why? More #freightrail car shortages…

It’s one more reason why we need competition and service metrics to improve reliability. Learn more: https://www.progressiverailroading.com/rail_industry_trends/news/Reports-Automotive-industry-concerned-about-rail-car-shortage--69502

#freightrail car shortages have left U.S. auto dealerships hanging… This is so, like, not fair. 😤

What we need: More competition + focus on service metrics to drive innovation & reliability: https://www.kbb.com/car-news/a-train-car-shortage-is-keeping-vehicles-out-of-dealerships/

U.S. energy producers, farmers and manufacturers need reliable rail service to deliver for consumers & the economy. The STB must finalize #freightrail reforms that promote reliable & competitive service.
https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/stb-chairman-class-i-railroad-strategies-are-inviting-stronger-regulation/

While train delays stack up, rail companies continue to fuel inflation and shortages. The STB and Congress need to act NOW, finalizing reciprocal switching rules and fixing our nation's #supplychains. 🛤️🔗
https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/stb-chairman-class-i-railroad-strategies-are-inviting-stronger-regulation/

After 40 years and massive changes in the rail industry, the Staggers Rail Act is long overdue for an update. Congress & STB must adopt #freightrail reforms to reinvigorate competition and repair our nation's transportation #supplychain. 🛠️🔗
https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/stb-chairman-class-i-railroad-strategies-are-inviting-stronger-regulation/

We applaud @SecVilsack and @USDA for calling on the #STB to fix #freightrail problems & shortages so food, feed, and other critical goods get to where they’re needed. 👏👏👏

Read the full USDA letter to the #STB:
https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/8892306_SignedSecLetterRailService_20230512.pdf

Spot on: @SecVilsack to #STB: “Unfortunately, while rail service has improved from its worst levels last year, it remains inadequate and unreliable for many agricultural shippers … There is more work to be done.” https://www.railwayage.com/regulatory/usda-to-stb-move-quickly-to-strengthen-our-rail-system/

Watch now 📽️
@FreightWaves’ interview with @AmChemistry’s @JahnChris on how to get America’s #supplychain & #freightrail back on track.

Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXO6wVSZUmw

How can we help America’s hardworking farmers, ranchers, and rural communities? @USDA says #freightrail reform is desperately needed.

The entire U.S. supply chain has been harmed by #freightrail service issues, including the excessive use of embargoes – and it continues to contribute to higher inflation.

‼️ That’s why U.S. shippers urge the #STB to move forward with regulatory reforms NOW.

How can we help solve America’s supply chain crisis & build a resilient #freightrail network?

🔍The answer is clear: Address the root causes of #freightrail issues. Learn more at http://www.freightrailreform.com.

Let’s get U.S. goods moving across America again! Addressing chronic service issues will get critical #supplychains back on track. 🛤️

Freight rail problems continue to cause nationwide supply chain disruptions. ⛓️
U.S. shippers need the #STB & Congress to act NOW on new policies to keep our economy moving!

It’s official: @USDOT is ON BOARD 🚂with increased #freightrail competition, which is crucial in getting America’s economy back on track! 🛤️

Read the full @Bloomberg article: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-13/biden-transportation-chief-pushes-new-crackdown-on-mergers

We applaud @SecretaryPete and @USDOT for supporting the need for increased competition in transportation industries like #freightrail. 👏👏👏

Read the full @Bloomberg article: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-13/biden-transportation-chief-pushes-new-crackdown-on-mergers

You heard that right … @USDOT is staffing up to aid its new focus on competition. 👀

Now more than ever, the #STB must act on reforms that will provide America with a more competitive and reliable #freightrail system. We can’t wait any longer.

Monopolies are continuing to drive down ⬇️ #freightrail service & drive up ⬆️ prices. @TransportGOP & @TransportDems: We need regulatory reforms to unlock competition!

Flawed policies have weakened our #supplychain & put our economy at a crossroads.

We need the @TransportGOP & @TransportDems to help fix chronic #freightrail service problems.

“Every minute now counts as we try to save lives. You have never put us in this situation 5 days late with no inventory and 40 to 50 million chickens to feed,” says @FosterFarms about chronic #freightrail delays of critical feed shipments.

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AG Cooperatives: “One could have seen this train coming for the last three years.”

⁉️ It’s no surprise that flawed policies like PSR have put the U.S. #freightrail network – and our economy – at a crossroads.

We urge the #STB to act NOW to resolve chronic service problems.

Food Supply Chain: America’s #freightrail system is the backbone of the U.S. economy. We need the #STB to act NOW and support sensible solutions to get it back on track. 🛤️

Embargoes are a dangerous way for railroads to “fix” 💊 the serious problems they’ve created. They are putting the U.S. economy’s future in a dangerous position. Addressing symptoms of chronic #freightrail service problems only goes so far …

Chronic #freightrail service issues have far-reaching implications for the U.S. economy. Here’s one example that impacts farmers & consumers…