Small shipper’s case against Union Pacific tests railroad common-carrier obligation

Small shipper’s case against Union Pacific tests railroad common-carrier obligation

By Bill Stephens | June 15, 2022

In a case pitting David against Goliath, Minnesota shipper says railroad’s unilateral reduction in local switching frequency violates UP’s obligation to provide adequate service

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