Railroads Get Incremental Productivity Adjustment for Cost Calculations
Published Date: 3/5/2025
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The Railroad Board decided to update how they measure railroad productivity, setting a 1.4% yearly improvement for 2019-2023. This change affects rail companies by adjusting cost recovery rules starting March 20, 2025, unless delayed. People can still send in comments if they spot any mistakes before then.
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