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Letter from 21 attorneys general in support of the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act (2007)

The Renaissance in Context: Rail Customers & The Quest
For Constructive Dialogue (PowerPoint)
Presentation to the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers by Robert G. Szabo

Nation's Largest Railroads Overcharged Freight Rail Customers
$6.4 Billion According to New Study

Full Analysis of Rail Fuel Surcharges 2003-2007

Executive Summary

Department of Justice letter and overview of antitrust laws and the railroads

Letter from 18 attorneys general in support of the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act

Investment Tax Credit Position Paper (PDF)

Captive Rail Customer Day Ads (PDF)

GAO Report (PDF)
The GAO reported not only remaining concerns about competition and capacity, but also that shippers in selected markets may be paying excessive rates that could be seen as an abuse of market power.

Selected quotes:

• “While rates have generally decreased since 1985, other costs [such as fuel surcharges and railcar ownership] have been passed on to shippers. ... Rates do not reflect the total cost of shipping by rail.” – Page 16
   

• “Our analyses suggest a reasonable possibility that shippers in selective markets may be paying excessive rates related to a lack of competition. This provides the impetus for STB—which has the statutory authority to inquire into and report on railroad practices—to analyze competitive markets in the rail industry and, where appropriate, consider the range of actions to address problems associated with the potential abuse of market power.” – Page 68

NARUC Resolution (PDF)

NACO Resolution of Support for Legislation (PDF)