🚂Surface Transportation Board Discontinues Revenue Adequacy Proceedings
The Surface Transportation Board has officially discontinued proceedings regarding railroad revenue adequacy in Dockets No. EP 722 and EP 766, prioritizing other reform initiatives. The decision stems from extensive stakeholder input and an ongoing evaluation of regulatory efficiency, shifting focus away from these revenue adequacy challenges while maintaining the possibility of future considerations.
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🚚Surface Transportation Board Removes Final Offer Rate Review Rule
The Surface Transportation Board (Board) is removing its final rule concerning Final Offer Rate Review because the final rule was vacated upon judicial review. The Board is also terminating the proceeding in Docket No. EP 665 (Sub-No. 2).
Learn More🚂Marquette Rail’s Lease Exemption Notification with CSX Transportation
Marquette Rail, LLC has filed for a lease and operation exemption to continue operating rail lines in Michigan while updating its agreement with CSX Transportation, Inc. This includes an interchange commitment and outlines compliance with federal regulations. The Board will decide on MQT's request to waive employee notification requirements.
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🚆Norfolk Southern's Proposed Acquisition of Norfolk & Portsmouth Belt Line
Norfolk Southern Corporation and Norfolk Southern Railway Company (collectively, Applicants) are seeking Board approval to acquire control of Norfolk & Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad Company (NPBL). In this decision, the Board is publishing notice of the proposed procedural schedule, inviting public comments on that schedule, and designating 2023 as the year to be used for the impact analysis.
Learn More🏛️Update on Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board Membership
The notice provides official membership details for the Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board and the Executive Resources Board within the Surface Transportation Board. It lists members, including chairs and alternates, and offers contact information for inquiries.
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🚂Land Rush Rail Corporation's Lease and Operation Exemption in Oklahoma
The Surface Transportation Board has granted Land Rush Rail Corporation an exemption to lease and operate a rail line in Oklahoma. This comes after previous operator Blackwell Northern Gateway Railroad's prohibition on continuing operations due to federal orders. The agreement is significant for local transport and economic development, with projected revenues ensuring regulatory compliance.
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