Ag Groups: Railroad Gridlock Coming?

Ag Commerce May Be Curtailed if PTC Deadline Not Extended

Russ Quinn
By  Russ Quinn , DTN Staff Reporter
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Trains may not be hauling oil, like this tanker train, or fertilizer if Congress does not extend a deadline for positive train control to be installed on all lines. (DTN file photo by Kelly Moshier)
Trains may not be hauling oil, like this tanker train, or fertilizer if Congress does not extend a deadline for positive train control to be installed on all lines. (DTN file photo by Kelly Moshier)
Ammonia may be prohibited from riding some of the rails if positive train control is enforced.

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