18 Feb 2025
🚂Implications of Arkansas Louisiana Railroad Service Discontinuation
Arkansas Louisiana & Mississippi Railroad Co.-Discontinuance of Service Exemption-in Morehouse Parish, La.
Summary
The Surface Transportation Board has approved the Arkansas Louisiana & Mississippi Railroad Co.'s request to discontinue rail service over a 9.32-mile line in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. The decision follows the lease expiration with Union Pacific Railroad and could affect local and overhead rail traffic. Protections for adversely affected employees have also been established.
Agencies
- Surface Transportation Board
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The discontinuance of service by ALM could lead to financial implications for businesses relying on rail transport in the affected areas. Local traffic has ceased since 2014, but any overhead traffic rerouting could impact logistics costs and service availability for shippers. There may also be implications for employees affected, as protections are noted.