Supporting an efficient, competitive, and sound surface transportation network

We promote and protect the nation's economy by resolving surface transportation disputes, overseeing the flow of commerce, and facilitating infrastructure development.

STB Operational Status
Due to the lapse in appropriations causing the federal government to partially shut down its operations, most STB functions will be suspended. Please see the latest press release and the agency’s plan for operating during a funding lapse for details.

What You Can Do

Find the resources and assistance you need to navigate STB processes and access agency records

Learn about the STB, submit and access filings, review agency decisions, view rail transportation data, and get assistance with rail-related issues. Whether you're a rail carrier, shipper, practitioner, or other member of the American public, you can engage with and stay informed about developments in freight rail and surface transportation.

Find instructions about how to file with the Board.  This includes instructions for submitting formal and informal filings, recordations, FOIA requests, water carrier annual certifications, environmental comments, and more.

Railroads, shippers, practitioners, and members of the public may contact Rail Customer and Public Assistance for informal assistance with railroad-shipper disputes and questions about matters that the Board regulates.

Rail Customer & Public Assistance

The Board provides the public with economic data, railroad service data, and other materials the agency collects pursuant to its statutory responsibilities including the Uniform Rail Costing System (URCS), the agency's general costing system.

Data & Reports

Learn about how the agency fulfills it requirements under laws including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).  This includes submitting an environmental comment and accessing project specific websites.

Environmental & Historic Review

Find information about STB records including where to view Decisions, Filings, environmental comments, and Recordations as well as how to submit comments and formal filings.

Proceedings & Actions

Looking for something else?

Learn how to participate in STB proceedings and cases

Need help with a rail-related issue? RCPA can provide informal support

Check out the STB's geospatial resources in the Railroad Map Depot

Understand the STB's role in overseeing the movement of household goods

Media inquiries? Our Public Affairs team can help

Congressional or agency inquiries? Our Government Affairs team can help

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