Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 10.12.2001

Union Pacific Railroad Company-Petition for Declaratory Order-Unilaterally Imposed Interchange Charges

This proceeding was instituted by the Surface Transportation Board (Board) in response to a request for a declaratory order concerning ways in which rail carriers deal with interchange delays. However, because issues regarding interchange delays are usually addressed under the framework of the industry-wide Car Service and Car Hire Agreement (CS/CH Agreement) and Code of Car Service Rules/Code of Car Hire Rules (CS/CH Rules) administered by the Association of American Railroads (AAR), we are requesting that, before we take action, AAR convene a meeting with railroads, shippers, and other involved parties to discuss ways to address issues concerning delays in the interchange of railroad cars between railroads, and to develop proposals for addressing incidences of traffic delays associated with such interchange. We are further requesting that AAR file a report with the Board, describing the progress made at the meeting(s) and recommending how best to proceed to resolve these issues.