🚂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.
Learn More🚆DHS Ratifies Security Directives Impacting Critical Rail Operations
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is publishing official notice that the Transportation Security Oversight Board (TSOB) has ratified Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Directive 1580-21-01B, Security Directive 1582-21-01B, Security Directive 1580/82-2022-01A, and Security Directive 1580/82-2022-01C applicable to owners and operators of critical rail entities (owners/ operators). Security Directive 1580-21-01B and Security Directive 1582- 21-01B extended the requirements of 1580-21-01 and 1582-21-01 series for an additional year, with minor revisions. Security Directive 1580/ 82-2022-01A and Security Directive 1580/82-2022-01C extend the performance-based requirements of the 1580/82-2022-01 series for an additional year and amends them to strengthen their effectiveness and address emerging cyber threats.
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