The Surface Transportation Board has proposed a new measure for railroad productivity change for the years 2015 to 2019, suggesting a rate of 0.8% per year. This decision, announced on February 19, 2021, invites public comments on any data or calculation issues by March 8, 2021. If no issues delay it, the decision will be effective from March 11, 2021. More details are available on the Board's website, and inquiries can be directed to Pedro Ramirez.
Simple Explanation
The Surface Transportation Board is suggesting a small change, just like growing a tiny bit taller each year, to how they measure the work the railroads do from 2015 to 2019. People can tell them if they see any mistakes in this plan before it officially starts working in March 2021.