🚂Norfolk Southern Railway Discontinuance Exemption - Business Impact
Norfolk Southern Railway Company-Discontinuance Exemption-in Shenandoah and Warren Counties, Va.
Summary
Norfolk Southern Railway Company has filed for an exemption to discontinue service on an 11-mile rail line in Virginia. The submission certifies no traffic has used the line in two years and outlines conditions for employee protection. Interested parties can submit offers for financial assistance to maintain service, with specific procedural requirements and deadlines.
Agencies
- Surface Transportation Board
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The document outlines a discontinuation of rail service which may affect local businesses reliant on the railway for transport. Additionally, the opportunity for financial assistance to subsidize continued service indicates potential involvement from local stakeholders. Compliance with regulatory requirements is necessary for any stakeholders wishing to contest the discontinuance.