News / US transport board voices concern over rail preparedness for peak

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Marty Oberman, chairman of the US Surface Transportation Board (STB), is a prolific letter writer these days, and has penned several missives to CEOs of the Class I rail companies and the Association of American Railroads expressing concern over service issues.

One letter is asking for an update on their preparations for the upcoming peak season, borne out of concern over reports from shippers of recent service problems.

The STB has received reports “from a meaningful number of rail customers of subpar ...