18 Jul 2025
🚂West Belt Railway LLC Service Discontinuance Exemption Overview
West Belt Railway, LLC-Discontinuance of Service Exemption-in the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County, Mo
Summary
The Surface Transportation Board is reviewing a petition from West Belt Railway, LLC to discontinue service on specific railway lines in St. Louis, Missouri. The petition seeks an exemption from prior approval requirements, asserting no customers will lose common carrier service and highlighting lease termination with Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis. The Board will issue a final decision by October 2025.
Agencies
- Surface Transportation Board
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The document outlines West Belt Railway, LLC's request to discontinue service under specific lines, impacting regulations and possibly enabling offers of financial assistance by third parties. Businesses must be aware of the implications of discontinuance on operations and potential changes in service access.