recognizing the policy of this part that rail carriers shall earn adequate revenues, as established by the Board under section 10704 (a)(2) of this title.
The Board shall give reasonable preference, subject to this subsection, to the rail carrier originating the traffic when prescribing through routes.
In any proceeding before a jury, the court shall determine whether the requirements of subclause (I) or (II) are satisfied before allowing the introduction of any such evidence.
has effect only as related to application of the antitrust laws referred to in subsection (a) of this section.
In making a determination under clause (ii) of this subparagraph, the Board shall consider the difference between contract rates and published single car rates.
that party is liable for the rates billed at the time of delivery and for additional rates that may be found to be due after delivery if that party does not pay the rates required to be paid under paragraph (2) of this subsection on delivery. However, if the party gives written notice to the delivering rail carrier before delivery that the party is not the beneficial owner of the property and gives the rail carrier the name and address of the beneficial owner, then the party is not liable for those additional rates. A shipper, consignor, or party to whom delivery is made that gives the delivering rail carrier erroneous information about the identity of the beneficial owner, is liable for the additional rates regardless of the bill of lading or contract under which the property was transported. This subsection does not apply to a prepaid shipment of property.