Coal rate crunch

Journal Article · Thu Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Public Power; (United States)

OSTI ID:5625830

Loftus, M

Lawsuits involving the pricing of coal-transportation services have been initiated by both coal receivers, who feel the rates are excessive, and the railroads, which feel too constraned. The receivers blame the railroads' monopoly of coal transport and their own need for long-term supply contracts for the high rates. The railroads claim the rates are a combination of expanded coal demand and the need for differential pricing to counterbalance their financial problems in other areas with coal-transport profits. The Interstate Commerce Commission's failure to set clear and consistent guidelines has complicated the problem, which is exemplified by a series of decisions in San Antonio, Texas. New rail deregulation proposals will be examined by congress. (DCK)

• Research Organization: Slover and Loftus, Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 5625830
• Journal Information: Public Power; (United States), Journal Name: Public Power; (United States) Vol. 37:6; ISSN PUPOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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