Below are press releases issued by the Surface Transportation Board since the beginning of 2019. Press releases issued prior to 2019 are available here.
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Below are press releases issued by the Surface Transportation Board since the beginning of 2019. Press releases issued prior to 2019 are available here.
04/11/2025 (Friday)
No. 25-15
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The Surface Transportation Board’s Office of Environmental Analysis (OEA) today issued a Draft Environmental Assessment (Draft EA) for Savannah Industrial Logistics and Savannah Industrial Transportation’s construction and operation of an 11,404-foot rail line in Effingham County, Georgia. [Click for full press release.]
04/08/2025 (Tuesday)
No. 25-14
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The Surface Transportation Board today announced that it is authorizing Central Oregon & Pacific Railroad, Inc. (CORP) to lease and operate certain rail lines in Oregon, allowing Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) to transfer local service to CORP. Numerous shippers voiced support for the transaction, citing CORP’s customer service track record and focus on providing […] [Click for full press release.]
03/14/2025 (Friday)
No. 25-13
Contact: | (202) 245-1760
Surface Transportation Board Chairman Patrick Fuchs today announced that the Board has elected to end its litigation on the Board’s Final Offer Rate Review (FORR) rule. Chairman Fuchs will propose action for the full Board in response to the United... [Click for full press release.]
03/14/2025 (Friday)
No. 25-12
Contact: | (202) 245-1760
The Surface Transportation Board today announced that it will review the proposed acquisition by Norfolk Southern Corporation and Norfolk Southern Railway Company (collectively, NS) to acquire control of Norfolk & Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad Company... [Click for full press release.]
03/14/2025 (Friday)
No. 25-11
Contact: | (202) 245-1760
The Surface Transportation Board’s Office of Environmental Analysis (OEA) today issued a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIS) for Green Eagle Railroad’s proposed construction and operation of a 1.3-mile rail line in Eagle Pass and Maverick... [Click for full press release.]
02/21/2025 (Friday)
No. 25-10
Contact: | (202) 245-1760
Consistent with his objective to increase transparency at the agency, Surface Transportation Board Chairman Patrick Fuchs provided an update today on recent actions to facilitate and expedite resolution of several long-standing Board proceedings.... [Click for full press release.]
01/22/2025 (Wednesday)
No. 25-08
Contact: | (202) 245-1760
The Surface Transportation Board announced today that Board Member Michelle Schultz has been designated as the agency’s vice chairman. Ms. Schultz was sworn in as a Board member on January 11, 2021. She succeeds Karen Hedlund, who continues to serve as a... [Click for full press release.]
01/21/2025 (Tuesday)
No. 25-07
Contact: | (202) 245-1760
Surface Transportation Board Chairman Patrick Fuchs announced today several key staff selections. Lisa Novins will serve as his chief of staff, overseeing many of the managerial functions and day-to-day operations of the Board. Thomas Quinn will serve... [Click for full press release.]
01/21/2025 (Tuesday)
No. 25-06
Contact: | (202) 245-1760
President Donald J. Trump has designated Patrick J. Fuchs as Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board. Mr. Fuchs is serving in his second, five-year term following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate on May 14, 2024. His current term expires... [Click for full press release.]
01/17/2025 (Friday)
No. 25-05
Contact: | (202) 245-1760
Chairman Robert E. Primus Thursday delivered remarks regarding STB accomplishments to attendees of the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers 2025 Winter Meeting, held in Schaumburg, Illinois. The Chairman’s remarks may be viewed and downloaded here. ### [Click for full press release.]