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Chemical shippers endorse proposed study of PSR practices

(Source: Progressive Railroading, June 22, 2020) An organization representing companies that ship chemicals by rail has endorsed language in a federal bill that calls for a study on the impacts of Class Is’ adoption of precision scheduled railroading (PSR)...

Report: MTA broke by August

(Source: Railway Age, June 22, 2020) NEW YORK — According to a report on Bloomberg.com, New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will run out of money in August if the U.S. Senate does not approve the economic stimulus measure that would provide about...

Rail groups gear up for infrastructure bill fight

(Source: Freight Waves, June 22, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Rail groups are considering their next steps as a major, multi-billion dollar infrastructure bill becomes part of a wider trillion-dollar package that also addresses education, housing and renewable energy...