🚂Jaguar's Acquisition Exemption for Columbia Basin Railroad
The Surface Transportation Board has approved an exemption for Jaguar's acquisition of Columbia Basin Railroad Company. This transaction, involving noncarrier entities, aims to consolidate control over existing Class III railroads, enhancing operational efficiency and investment without labor protection stipulations for the employees in this sector.
Learn More🚂Norfolk Southern Railway Discontinuance Exemption - Business Impact
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.
Learn More🚂West Belt Railway LLC Service Discontinuance Exemption Overview
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.
Learn More🚆Revision of Transportation Security Regulations Impacting Businesses
This notice announces that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has forwarded the Information Collection Request (ICR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 1652-0051, abstracted below for OMB review and approval a revision of the currently approved collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The ICR describes the information collection and its expected burden and involves information to validate compliance with regulatory requirements aimed at enhancing physical surface transportation security, including security coordinator information, reporting of significant security concerns, submission of location and shipping information, chain of custody and control requirements, security training programs, and training records.
Learn More🚆Cumberland & Knox Railroad's Modified Certificate and Business Impact
Cumberland & Knox Railroad, LLC has applied for a modified certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate part of the Rockland Branch in Maine. This document outlines their operational lease with the state and discussions regarding adjacent rail lines, highlighting essential regulations and agreements that impact their business model and responsibilities.
Learn More🚂Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor Approval and Business Impact
The Surface Transportation Board has adopted the third quarter 2025 Rail Cost Adjustment Factor and cost index filed by the Association of American Railroads.
Learn More🚂CSX Transportation Service Discontinuance in Chesterfield, SC
CSX Transportation, Inc. filed for exemption to discontinue rail service over a 5.75-mile line in Chesterfield County, S.C. The notice outlines the conditions for affected employees and details the process for financial assistance to maintain service, including deadlines for petitions and expressions of intent from interested parties.
Learn More🚆Norfolk Southern Granted Trackage Rights Expiration Request
Norfolk Southern Railway Company's petition to allow trackage rights over a crucial rail line to expire has been granted by the Surface Transportation Board. This decision aligns with the rail transportation policy, facilitates operational efficiency during CSX Transportation's Howard Street Tunnel project, and includes provisions to protect affected employees.
Learn More🚂BNSF Railway Trackage Rights Exemption from Union Pacific Approved
The Surface Transportation Board has granted BNSF Railway Company permission for trackage rights to expire, which were originally set to remain effective indefinitely. This decision aims to minimize regulatory burdens and facilitate the movement of unit ballast trains necessary for maintenance projects, aligning with established rail transportation policies.
Learn More🚂Marquette Rail's Lease Exemption with CSX Transportation Explained
Marquette Rail, LLC has filed a verified notice for a lease and operation exemption from CSX Transportation, affecting several rail segments in Michigan. The notice details an agreement to extend the lease term with operational continuity and an interchange commitment, while emphasizing compliance with federal revenue thresholds and labor notification requirements.
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