Columbia Rates ordinance (§ 27-223)
Chapter 27: Utilities · Article IV. Railway Terminal Services
In short: Rail fares, rates and tariffs are negotiated between the rail customer and the railroad company that interchanges with Columbia Terminal, and the director may negotiate car handling charges with that railroad.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
All fares, rates and tariffs shall be negotiated between the rail customer and the railroad company interchanging with Columbia Terminal. The director shall be authorized to negotiate car handling charges with the interchanging railroad.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 27-223
Text from Supplement 139 (September 3, 2026).
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.