Date: Monday, February 7, 2005

Re:	RAIL ANNOUNCEMENTS: CSX RAIL FREE TIME AND BSNF NEW STORAGE POLICY

Dear NASA Member:

1. CSX Rail Free Time
   Currently the free time granted for in bond shipments is day of notification plus three days; it is being reduced to day of notification plus 2 days.

   MCSXI will no longer be able to offer the additional 24 hours granted to shipments awaiting customs. Effective May 1, 2005, Free Time for all traffic will be Day of Notification plus 2 days.

2. BSNF New Storage Policy
   Attached please find the BNSF's new storage policy effective March 1, 2005, stating free time and storage charges for Facility Groups I, II, and III.

BSNF New Storage Policy (PDF)

Best regards,

North American Shippers Association (NASA)
Joan Barrett
NASA Administrator