ARA, NGFA, File Comments to Surface Transportation Board Concerning Reciprocal Switching
Nov 07 2023
The NGFA supports the efforts of the Board to provide shippers and receivers with performance data and urges the Board to place no limits on data sharing.
The Board’s efforts to develop service incentives are appreciated, but the NGFA urges the Board to incorporate competition enhancing concepts considered in Competitive Switching and Reciprocal Switching in the NPRM.
Lastly, the NGFA urges the Board to issue proposed regulations in Private Railcars aimed toward the establishment of financial incentives for Class I railroads to utilize private railcars more efficiently.
The NGFA believes the incentives that would be established in Private Railcars have great potential for improving rail service performance for private railcars.
The Board should also take the other actions related to improving railroad service mentioned in these comments.