🚂Norfolk Southern's Control Acquisition of Railway Under Regulatory Review
The Surface Transportation Board (Board) is accepting for consideration the application filed on June 13, 2025, by Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) and Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSR) (collectively, NS or Applicants). Applicants seek the Board's authorization of their acquisition of control of Norfolk & Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad Company (NPBL), a Class III rail carrier operating in Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake, Va. This proposal is referred to as the Transaction. The Board finds that the application is complete. The Board, therefore, accepts the application and adopts a procedural schedule for its consideration.
Learn More🚂Port Harbor Railroad Operation Exemption Granted by STB
The Surface Transportation Board has issued a notice regarding Port Harbor Railroad's lease and operation exemption for a rail line within Madison County, Illinois. The exemption allows Port Harbor to continue its operations under a new lease without interchange commitments. The agreement, following prior extensions, indicates ongoing commercial changes and regulatory compliance.
Learn More🚂Omni-HGS Granted Control Over Santa Maria Valley Railroad
OmniTRAX Holdings and HGS Railway Holdings have received an exemption to continue controlling Santa Maria Valley Railroad, LLC, as it transitions to a common carrier. This transaction facilitates operational changes and potentially enhances their market positioning in Santa Barbara County’s rail services, while being exempt from certain regulatory approvals regarding connectivity and labor protections.
Learn More🚂Regulatory Notice on Kansas City West Bottoms Railroad Exemption
The Surface Transportation Board announces an exemption allowing OPSEU Pension Plan Trust Fund and associated entities to control Kansas City West Bottoms Railroad as it transitions to a Class III rail carrier. The notice clarifies operational conditions, exemption from specific regulatory requirements, and stipulates the timeline for transaction consummation.
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