Tag: Rail

ACD Applauds Introduction of Freight Rail Safety Bill

Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) President and CEO, Eric R. Byer, released a statement applauding representatives Troy Nehls (TX-22) and Seth Moulton (TX-6) for introducing H.R. 8996, a bill to enhance freight rail safety across the nation. In his statement, Byer said, “For far too long, freight rail service has been unreliable for the countless […]

Survey of Chemical Distributors Reveals Ongoing Challenges in Freight Rail Service

The Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD), formerly the National Association of Chemical Distributors, released the results of its most recent survey on members’ rail use and issues during the final half of 2023. The survey was conducted by John Dunham & Associates. The chemical industry, one of the largest customers of freight rail in both […]