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Below are news releases issued by the Surface Transportation Board since the beginning of 2019. News releases issued prior to 2019 are available here.
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09/24/2026 (Thursday)
No. 26-24
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Surface Transportation Board Chairman Patrick Fuchs today announced that, with the approval of the Board, Marty Schlenker has been appointed to serve as Director of the STB’s Office of Economics. Chairman Fuchs also announced that Terrence McDermott has been appointed as a senior advisor to the Chairman. [Click for full press release.]
09/18/2026 (Friday)
No. 26-23
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The Surface Transportation Board (Board) today announced a decision denying several motions that sought summary denial of the revised major merger application filed by Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) (together, Applicants). [Click for full press release.]
09/16/2026 (Wednesday)
No. 26-22
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The Surface Transportation Board (Board) today announced it has granted a joint motion from the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) and Canadian National Railway (CN) to dismiss Amtrak’s longstanding complaint regarding the terms and compensation for Amtrak’s use of CN’s facilities and services. [Click for full press release.]
08/18/2026 (Tuesday)
No. 26-21
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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 Southern (NS). [Click for full press release.]
08/18/2026 (Tuesday)
No. 26-20
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The Surface Transportation Board today adopted targeted updates to its regulations to improve efficiency and align procedures with current practice. [Click for full press release.]
08/07/2026 (Friday)
No. 26-19
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Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of Karen J. Hedlund to a second term as a member of the Surface Transportation Board. [Click for full press release.]
07/22/2026 (Wednesday)
No. 26-18
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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 Board with their revised major merger application. [Click for full press release.]
07/21/2026 (Tuesday)
No. 26-17
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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 competition for local shippers. [Click for full press release.]
06/17/2026 (Wednesday)
No. 26-16
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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 County, Texas, creating a new freight rail option for shippers. [Click for full press release.]
06/05/2026 (Friday)
No. 26-15
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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. [Click for full press release.]