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Coalition advocates legislation to curb railroad rates

Consumers United for Rail Equity supports policies promoting more competition and repeal of railroads’ exemptions from antitrust law A coalition of industries reliant on freight rail is refueling efforts to increase federal regulation on railroads, with its support of legislation early this congressional session. Consumers United for Rail Equity is promoting a bill already on track that would increase railroad competition and lower shipping rates, said Bob Szabo, CURE’s executive director. “Most [customers] are captive, and they only have one rail they can do business with. Railroads are in a position where they can indicate the terms and rates, so they indicate ever… Read More