NACD CEO Issues Statement on Legislation to Reform Freight Rail Industry
National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) President and CEO Eric R. Byer released a statement regarding legislation introduced in the U.S. Congress to reform the freight rail industry. Byer noted that the train derailment in Ohio last month brought to the public’s attention issues surrounding the freight rail industry and called on Congress to address these issues.
In the statement, Byer said, “Last month’s devastating train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio has directed the public eye to underlying issues within the freight rail industry that have contributed to a significantly reduced workforce and a serious deterioration in service.