📈Surface Transportation Board Notice on Waybill Data Release
The Surface Transportation Board is considering a request to utilize select data from its 2023 Waybill Samples, which contains confidential railroad and shipper information. Parties can object to this request, as mentioned in regulatory guidelines. The notice emphasizes the importance of compliance regarding the use of sensitive data within the transportation sector.
Learn More🚂Surface Transportation Board Releases Waybill Data Request Notice
The Surface Transportation Board has received a request from the University of Houston to utilize selected data from the 2010-2025 masked Carload Waybill Samples. This data contains confidential information, and objections can be filed within 14 days. The rules for data release are governed by 49 CFR 1244.9, ensuring data protection protocols are followed.
Learn More🚂Central New York Railroad Corporation Lease and Operation Exemption
The Surface Transportation Board announced an exemption allowing Central New York Railroad Corporation to continue leasing and operating rail lines from Norfolk Southern Railway. The notice details the history of the lease, proposed amendments, and the terms surrounding an existing interchange commitment, ensuring ongoing rail services in New York and Pennsylvania.
Learn More🚂Change of Operators Exemption for American Services Rail, LLC
American Services Rail, LLC has filed for an exemption to lease and operate a rail line in Mississippi, replacing Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad. The transaction involves the operation of additional County-owned track and requires notice to shippers. The move is expected to streamline rail operations and is categorized as exempt from certain regulatory reviews.
Learn More🚆Surface Transportation Board Seeks Input on Waybill Data Release
The Surface Transportation Board has received a request for permission to use historical Carload Waybill Samples data from 1986-2023. This data request involves reviewing confidential railroad and shipper information, with a defined process for objections and inquiries to ensure compliance with established regulatory standards.
Learn More🚂Oversight Proceedings for Canadian National Railway and Iowa Northern Acquisition
On January 30, 2024, Canadian National Railway Company (CNR) and Grand Trunk Corporation (GTC), together with the Iowa Northern Railway Company (IANR) (collectively, Applicants) filed an application seeking approval for CNR and GTC to acquire control of IANR and operate IANR's 218-mile rail system in Iowa. By decision served on January 14, 2025 (Decision No. 3), the Board approved Applicants' application. As a condition of its approval, the Board imposed a three-year oversight period, during which the Board will closely monitor Applicants' compliance with, and the effectiveness of, the conditions imposed by the Board. Throughout the oversight period, Applicants are required to report service, operational, and competition-related metrics at prescribed frequencies, as described in Decision No. 3. The Board now institutes this proceeding to implement the general oversight condition and provide further guidance regarding Applicants' reporting obligations. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Learn More🚆Norfolk Southern's Acquisition
The Surface Transportation Board reviewed and classified Norfolk Southern Corporation’s acquisition of control over the Norfolk & Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad as a significant transaction, necessitating a more rigorous application process and potential regulatory scrutiny. The decision involves procedural requirements to ensure compliance and evaluates potential competitive effects in the rail industry.
Learn More🚂Mingus Mountain Railroad's Acquisition and Operational Exemption Overview
Mingus Mountain Railroad, LLC seeks an exemption to acquire and operate a 38.74-mile rail line from Clarkdale Arizona Central Railroad. Following a letter of intent, MMRL expects to conduct common carrier service and gain trackage rights over connecting lines, while ensuring no restrictions on future dealings with third-party carriers.
Learn More🚍Jefferson Partners' Acquisition of Karst Stage Tentatively Approved
On January 22, 2025, Jefferson Partners, L.P., dba Jefferson Lines (Jefferson), an interstate passenger motor carrier, submitted an application for authority to acquire and operate the assets of another interstate passenger motor carrier, Karst Stage, Inc. (Karst). The Board is tentatively approving and authorizing this transaction. If no opposing comments are timely filed, this notice will be the final Board action.
Learn More🚂Farmrail System's Control Exemption for Land Rush Rail Corporation
Farmrail System, Inc. has filed for an exemption to continue controlling Land Rush Rail Corporation as it becomes a Class III carrier, allowing it to operate a line leased from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. The transaction is exempt from prior approval since it involves only Class III carriers, facilitating operational expansion in rail transportation.
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