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Railroads tell Kansas committee they move large grain volumes, back safety and biodiesel use
Summary
BNSF, Union Pacific and the Kansas Railroad Association told the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources that rail service, shuttle elevators and investments help Kansas farmers move grain to domestic and export markets; presenters stressed safety investments and said companies are testing biodiesel blends.
Topeka — Representatives from BNSF, Union Pacific and the Kansas Railroad Association told the Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources on Thursday that rail lines and shuttle services are central to moving Kansas grain to domestic and export markets.
The presentations sketched the scale of rail activity in Kansas and efforts by the companies to expand shuttle service, reduce truck traffic and pursue emissions goals, while providing details on local facilities, volumes and safety investments.
Tom Bruno, representing the Kansas Railroad Association, said, "We have over 4,700 miles of active rail in the state of Kansas," and described rail’s statewide reach into agricultural areas. Bridal…
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