U.S. Surface Transportation Board Policy Press Releases — RSS Feed & Live Monitoring
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- STB Adopts Procedural Schedule for Consideration of UP-NS Merger; Removes Proceeding from Abeyance8 d ago
The Surface Transportation Board today announced a decision adopting a procedural schedule for the consideration of the revised major merger application filed by Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Souther…
- STB Streamlines Procedures with Updated Delegations of Authority and Expanded Grant Stamp Process8 d ago
The Surface Transportation Board today adopted targeted updates to its regulations to improve efficiency and align procedures with current practice. The final rule clarifies and expands delegations of…
- Karen J. Hedlund Confirmed to Second Term19 d ago
Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of Karen J. Hedlund to a second term as a member of the Surface Transportation Board. She was re-nominated by President Donald J. Trump on May 11, 2025.…
- STB Orders UP-NS Merger Applicants to Make Employee Data Public35 d ago
The Surface Transportation Board today announced a decision ordering Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) (together, Applicants) to redesignate as public certain employee data submitted to the…
- STB Finalizes BNSF Access Terms to Ensure Competition in Lake Charles, Louisiana Area36 d ago
The Surface Transportation Board today announced a decision establishing compensation terms for BNSF’s use of terminal trackage rights in the Lake Charles area of Louisiana, ensuring continued rail co…
- STB Authorizes New Rail Line in Webb County, TX70 d ago
The Surface Transportation Board today issued a decision authorizing the construction and operation by Laredo Gateway Industrial Railway, LLC (LGIR) of an approximately 2.6-mile rail line in Webb Coun…
- Richard J. Kloster Sworn In as New Member of the Surface Transportation Board82 d ago
Richard J. Kloster was sworn in today as a new member of the Surface Transportation Board. Mr. Kloster was confirmed by the Senate on May 18, 2026, for a term ending December 31, 2028.
- STB Launches New Case Status Page to Increase Transparency and Accountability84 d ago
As part of the agency’s commitment to promoting transparency and accountability, the Surface Transportation Board today announced the launch of the agency’s new Case Status page. Since his appointment…
- STB Accepts UP-NS Merger Application for Consideration; Requires Supplemental Information and Holds Proceedings in Abeyance90 d ago
The Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) today announced a unanimous decision accepting for consideration the revised major merger application filed by Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (…
- STB Issues Final Environmental Assessment for Proposed New Rail Line in Webb County, TX91 d ago
The Surface Transportation Board’s Office of Environmental Analysis (OEA) today issued a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed construction and operation of approximately 2.6 miles of n…
- STB Institutes Proceeding, Streamlines Permitting for New Rail Line in Nevada96 d ago
The Surface Transportation Board today instituted a proceeding to consider a proposal by Nevada Gold Rail LLC (NG Rail), an affiliate of Nevada Gold Mines LLC (NGM), to construct approximately 55.7 mi…
- STB Streamlines and Strengthens Data Collection; Introduces Beta Version of Data Portal110 d ago
The Surface Transportation Board today announced several actions in continuation of the agency’s efforts to enhance, focus, and automate agency data collections as part of a broader data modernization…
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