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STB Adopts Emergency Service Rules Revision

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is amending its emergency service regulations to provide “immediate relief” for shippers in certain situations. On Jan. 24, it reported adopting a final rule clarifying that it “may act on its own initiative to direct emergency rail service” and establishing “an accelerated process for acute service emergencies.” The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA), American Chemistry Council and American Fuel and Petrochemicals Manufacturers (AFPM) weigh in.