🚂Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee Vacancies Notice
The Surface Transportation Board (Board) hereby gives notice of nine vacancies on its Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee (RETAC) for one representative from Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited; one representative from CSX Transportation, Inc.; one representative from Class II and III railroads; two representatives from electric utilities; one representative from biofuel feedstock growers or providers and biofuel refiners, processors, and distributors; two representatives from the petroleum shipping industry; and one at-large representative. The Board is soliciting nominations from the public for candidates to fill these vacancies.
Learn More🚂Proposed Rule to Remove Burdensome Rail Reporting Requirements
PHMSA proposes to remove or replace various rail transportation requirements that are either obsolete, overly burdensome, or conflict with other requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).
Learn More🚂Grainbelt Corporation's Trackage Rights Exemption Request Approved
The Surface Transportation Board has granted Grainbelt Corporation's request to allow its trackage rights agreement with BNSF Railway Company to expire on March 30, 2026. This decision minimizes regulatory barriers, promotes efficiency in rail transportation, and aligns with the parties' agreement, while ensuring employee protections are in place during the transition.
Learn More🚂Lake State Railway Company Abandonment Exemption in Saginaw County
The Surface Transportation Board has approved a verified notice for the abandonment of approximately 6,805 feet of rail line by Lake State Railway Company in Saginaw County, Michigan. The document outlines conditions and processes related to the abandonment, including provisions for employee protections and potential financial assistance. Comments on environmental and historic preservation matters are also addressed, with a draft assessment to be issued.
Learn More🚆CSX Requests Expiration of Trackage Rights with Norfolk Southern
CSX Transportation, Inc. petitions for the expiration of previously granted trackage rights from Norfolk Southern Railway Company to allow for service adjustments during construction of the Howard Street Tunnel. The arrangement seeks to ensure continued operations and regulatory compliance while safeguarding affected employee rights until the project completion.
Learn More🚂Sierra Northern Railway's Acquisition and Operation Exemption Overview
Sierra Northern Railway has filed for exemption to acquire and operate a rail line within Yolo County, California, to enhance services for its transloading customers. The transaction seeks to transition the line's classification to main line track, ensuring compliance with operational standards and facilitating future interchange with connecting carriers.
Learn More🚂Notice of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting
Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee (RETAC), pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
Learn More🚆San Joaquin Valley Railroad Lease & Operation Exemption Overview
The regulatory notice documents San Joaquin Valley Railroad Co.’s continuation of its lease and operation of rail lines from Union Pacific Railroad Company. It details an extension through a lease amendment, interchange commitments, and related labor notification requirements, emphasizing compliance with federal regulations governing rail operations.
Learn More🚂Understanding the 2025 Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor
The Surface Transportation Board has adopted the second quarter 2025 Rail Cost Adjustment Factor and cost index filed by the Association of American Railroads.
Learn More🚂Regulatory Exemption for North Florida Industrial Railroad Overview
The Surface Transportation Board grants an exemption for Macquarie Infrastructure Partners V GP, LLC to maintain control over North Florida Industrial Railroad, promoting rail service to new customers. This enables an efficient operation and connection to the North Florida Mega Industrial Park, enhancing regional transportation options. The decision aims to reduce regulatory barriers while ensuring a sound rail transportation system.
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