Today Congressman Kevin Cramer released updated data from BNSF Railway on the continuing rail delays facing North Dakota agriculture producers. The report indicates 16,761 rail cars were running an average of 23.4 days late as of March 21. This is an increase of 10.1 and 11.9 percent, respectively, from the previous report issued March 12.
"In the interest of keeping agriculture producers and other affected citizens informed, I am releasing this new data on the rail delays in our region. I will continue sharing updated information with the public until this situation is resolved," said Cramer.