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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by bobwilcox</i> <br /><br />The BNSF, UP and PTRA have reached an agreement to give the BNSF access to the many large chemical plants in Bayport, TX without building a spur but via PTRA/UP trackage. The competitive access issue is going away with build ins and political settelments very similar to the deals cut at the start on the last century in large industrial centers such as Chicago. Notice how the STB or DOT are not participating in the process. <br />[/quote] <br /> <br />Yes, but it took the threat of BNSF and several chemical companies to finance a new 12 mile buildin into the port area to get UP to negotiate these competitive rights. Regarding the ability of most captive shippers to muscle such actions, I would say this it the exception rather than the rule. Most captive shippers don't have that kind of money, nor do they have the political representation or power that is currently bestowed upon Texas congressmen.
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