SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

Timeline

The Surface Transportation Board has not received a prefiling notification or application related to any proposed major merger.  Under federal law, rail mergers involving Class I railroads must be formally submitted to the STB for review.  The agency’s regulations require a prefiling notification be submitted between three and six months prior to a merger application.  Should an application be filed, the Board will evaluate the evidence and argument and consider whether the transaction serves the public interest, consistent with applicable law, including a thorough review of competitive effects, potential service impacts, and other critical considerations.  The Board’s review process will include opportunities for public participation and comment.

This sample timeline is illustrative only.  It is not a vote of the Board and is subject to change.