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elleng

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5. Sure wish I weren't retired.

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Thu Sep 4, 2014, 01:20 PM

Sep 2014

STB is where I used to work, formerly Interstate Commerce Commission, and tho I probably wouldn't be involved in this matter, I'd have attended the hearing. 'Captive shippers' and monopoly, have been problem issues for a long time, and not handled well, imo.

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North Dakota official criticizes BNSF Railway, Warren Buffett over rail shipment delays [View all] Omaha Steve Sep 2014 OP

The FRA needs to step in here and force a solution. TwilightGardener Sep 2014 #1

Effin' Warren(tax me more)Buffett again Sopkoviak Sep 2014 #2

He is gett'n on my nerves. SoapBox Sep 2014 #13

The biggest problem is the explosion in gas shipments. Jazzgirl Sep 2014 #3

Please don't use explosion with gas. I get creeped out about my own home's gas lines. valerief Sep 2014 #8

I lived through the UP service crisis in 1998. Gore1FL Sep 2014 #15

I live in South Dakota and the shortage liberalhistorian Sep 2014 #4

You have stated the issues well. elleng Sep 2014 #7

I Rec your post! Lifelong Protester Sep 2014 #11

Sure wish I weren't retired. elleng Sep 2014 #5

It's causing delays in rail travel from St. Paul geardaddy Sep 2014 #6

Which trains, passenger or freight? elleng Sep 2014 #9

passenger geardaddy Sep 2014 #10

I love to travel by rail. However... Lifelong Protester Sep 2014 #12

wow SoapBox Sep 2014 #14

It's the freight operator's track. Gore1FL Sep 2014 #16