Notice 28 Mar 2025 regulatory, transportation, business operations, rail, omnitrax, santa maria valley

🚂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.

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Notice 19 Feb 2025 compliance, regulations, transportation, business operations, rail, kansas city, class iii

🚂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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Compliance, Financial Assistance, Employment, Infrastructure 10 Jan 2025 regulation, transportation, financial assistance, csx, rail, massachusetts, abandonment