Transport Topics

Secretary Pete Buttigieg became the first transportation secretary in more than two decades to testify in front of the Surface Transportation Board, as he made an appearance to discuss supply chain delays, particularly as they pertain to rail. Buttigieg testified April 26 during the first of two days of the inquiry. Issues on the table included a shortage of qualified workers, impacts of the rail delays on the agriculture industry and how rail issues are contributing to supply chain challenges at the nation’s ports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices