by Clifton Linton, Editor, Energy Transport Insider

Railroads and the state of California are awaiting a ruling by a federal judge as to whether California will be able to charge $45/rail car carrying one of 25 specified hazardous materials cargos. Propane and butane are included in those cargos.

The railroads and state made their arguments before the court on Oct. 13.

As reported by Energy Transport Insider in August, Union P...