Reciprocal Switching for Inadequate Service

In Docket No. EP 711 (Sub-No. 2) (Final Rule), the Board issued a new set of regulations that would provide for the prescription of reciprocal switching agreements to address inadequate rail service, as determined using objective standards based on a carrier’s original estimated time of arrival, transit time, and first-mile and last-mile service. To help implement the new regulations, the Board proposes (1) to require Class I carriers to submit certain data, which would be publicly accessible and generalized; and (2) to adopt a new requirement that, upon written request by a customer, a rail carrier must provide to that customer individualized, machine-readable service data. The Class I carriers also required to update their definitions of original estimated time of arrival (OETA) and “industry spot and pull” (ISP) standard for its required reporting. Based on this information, the shippers/receivers would be required to file a petition seeking the prescription of a reciprocal switching agreement, and the Class I carriers would be able to file a petition to terminate that prescription.

The latest form for Reciprocal Switching for Inadequate Service expires 2027-06-30 and can be found here.

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