North East Association of Rail Shippers

NEARS ready for 2017

The North East Association of Rail Shippers (NEARS) has set its slate officers for 2017, appointed a new Executive Director, and announced meeting dates.

Jason Seidl: Shippers want more rail service

Cowen and Company Managing Director and Railway Age Wall Street Contributing Editor Jason Seidl attended the North East Association of Rail Shippers (NEARS) Fall Conference and offers the following generally positive report:

Shippers sound off at NEARS meeting

Shippers are upbeat on the economy, feel rail pricing is definitely going higher, and vehemently oppose any Class I consolidation, according to responses to questions posed by Cowen and Company Managing Director and Railway Age Contributing Editor Jason Seidl at the North East Association of Rail Shippers (NEARS) 2015 Spring Convention in Newport, R.I., on April 24.