Railroad plans to begin to invest in its hopper fleet to modernize.

Five years ago the company launched the first dedicated grain fleet in Western Australia in more than 30 years.

Grain is moving well now but new rail cars, longer train lengths necessary to move larger harvests in the future.

Customers should see improvements in couple of weeks.

Company CEO and president retirement effective May 31.

STB urged to refocus its efforts.

Ocean freight rates below average.

Elevators also benefitting from lower rail freight costs.

The completed site rail loading times will be reduced by 70%.

NGFA unhappy current STB proposal applies only to small disputes.