STB

STB Final Environmental Assessment for Mesa Rail Line

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has issued a Final Environmental Assessment (Final EA) for Union Pacific Railroad Company's proposed new rail line in Mesa, Arizona. This completes the STB's environmental review for the project.

STB Chairman Updates on Outstanding Proceedings

Surface Transportation Board Chairman Patrick Fuchs provided updates on several outstanding proceedings, including railroad abandonment applications, environmental regulations, and rulemaking petitions. Decisions on these matters are expected in February 2026.

STB Suspends Operations Due to Government Shutdown

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has suspended operations due to a lapse in federal appropriations. During the shutdown, the STB will not process filings, issue decisions, or conduct hearings, and all submission deadlines will be tolled.

STB Rejects Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Application as Incomplete

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has rejected the major merger application filed by Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern due to incompleteness. The application lacked required system impact analyses and the full merger agreement, leading to its rejection without prejudice for refiling.