(Source: The Hill, August 11, 2016)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A group representing the freight rail industry is challenging whether a panel of federal regulators has the power to define on-time performance for passenger trains. The Association of American Railroads (AAR) is fighting a rule issued by the Surface Transportation Board (STB) last month that will measure on-time performance by a train’s punctuality at intermediate Amtrak stations.
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