Tag: rail merger

Rick Pate: Alabama farmers cannot afford a rail monopoly

A competitive freight rail system is essential to keeping agriculture moving, prices stable and rural economies strong.

Frank Granberry: Alabama's economy depends on fair rail competition

Alabama farmers, manufacturers, and energy producers rely on rail to move everything from grain and soy to steel and petrochemicals. If one operator gains outsized control over the routes feeding the Gulf Coast, our producers will be left with no leverage and no alternatives.

Adam Stewart: Southern ports keep America moving — don’t let a rail merger slow them

Protecting fair rail access isn’t just good for the South, it’s vital for our entire country’s economy and those who keep America moving.