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Seaway Regulations and Rules Update

The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) is amending joint regulations with Canada to update various categories within the Seaway Regulations and Rules. These changes aim to clarify existing requirements for users of the Seaway.

Surface Transportation Board Notice on Flixbus Control of Greyhound

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has issued a notice tentatively approving Flix SE's continued control over Greyhound Lines, Inc. The approval is contingent on no opposing comments being filed by April 27, 2026, at which point it will become final.

Surface Transportation Board: Lease Renewal Exemption for Wichita, Tillman & Jackson Railway

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has issued a notice of exemption for the renewal of a lease between Wichita, Tillman & Jackson Railway Company (WTJR) and Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP). This renewal extends the lease for approximately 16.55 miles of rail line for an additional ten years, continuing a lease arrangement that has been in place since 1991.

Surface Transportation Board: Abandonment Exemption for Central Railroad Co. of Indianapolis

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has received a verified notice of exemption from the Central Railroad Company of Indianapolis (CERA) to abandon two rail lines totaling approximately 1.77 miles in Kokomo, Indiana. The STB has set deadlines for petitions and offers of financial assistance, with the exemption becoming effective on April 8, 2026, unless stayed.

STB Performance Review Board and Executive Resources Board Membership

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) announced the immediate membership of its Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board (PRB) and Executive Resources Board (ERB). The notice lists the chairmen, members, and alternate members for both boards.

Lampwrights LLC Exemption to Operate Rail Track

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has issued a notice of exemption for Lampwrights LLC to operate approximately 2,269 feet of track in Jefferson County, Pa. The exemption allows Lampwrights to provide switching and transloading services, with projected revenues not exceeding $5 million annually.

FRA Decision Letter

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has posted a decision letter related to docket FRA-2025-0589-0002. The document is available for download as an attachment.

FRA Decision Letter for Docket FRA-2025-0591

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has posted a decision letter related to docket FRA-2025-0591. The document is available for review on regulations.gov.

FRA Decision Letter

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has posted a decision letter related to docket FRA-2025-1020. The document was made available on March 12, 2026, via the regulations.gov portal.

First Coast Railroad Petition and Risk Assessment

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has received a special approval petition and a one-man crew risk assessment from First Coast Railroad. These documents are available for public review on regulations.gov.