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  • 2024-30705 — Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 105173
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Surface Transportation Board has approved the first quarter 2025 Rail Cost Adjustment Factor (RCAF) and cost index, as submitted by the Association of American Railroads. This factor is used to reflect changes in the costs incurred by major railroads in the U.S. The figures adopted include an RCAF (Unadjusted) of 0.944, an RCAF (Adjusted) of 0.367, and an RCAF-5 of 0.347. The adjustments will be applicable starting January 1, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Surface Transportation Board has decided on some new numbers that help decide how much it costs big trains to run. These numbers start working in January 2025 to help people plan and keep track of train costs better.

  • 2025-03363 — Notice of Petition for Extension of Waiver of Compliance
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11089
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced that the Association of American Railroads (AAR) has requested an extension of relief from certain safety regulations for rail cars with end-of-car cushioning units. The AAR wants to keep using these rail cars even if they show minor leaks, as long as a condition indicator shows the cushioning unit is still working. They argue that this waiver has helped protect workers and avoid unnecessary repairs. The public can submit their comments on this request until April 2, 2025, through the official regulations website.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is thinking about letting train cars with special springs keep rolling even if they have tiny leaks, as long as a little gadget says they're still working okay. People can say what they think about this idea until April next year.

  • 2025-05102 — Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13819
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Surface Transportation Board has approved the Rail Cost Adjustment Factor (RCAF) for the second quarter of 2025. This factor, submitted by the Association of American Railroads, helps to measure the changes in costs for the nation's largest railroads over time. The Board reviewed and adopted three specific RCAF figures: an unadjusted figure of 0.945, an adjusted figure of 0.366, and an RCAF-5 value of 0.347. These decisions are applicable starting April 1, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Surface Transportation Board decided that, starting April 1, 2025, train companies should use new cost numbers to help them calculate how much it costs to run trains across the country. These numbers come from a group that looks after train businesses, and they tell companies if costs are going up or down.

  • 2024-30596 — Federal Railroad Administration's Procedures for Waivers and Safety-Related Proceedings
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 104508
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a notice to extend the comment period for a proposed rule by 15 days, now ending on January 15, 2025. The rule aims to update FRA’s procedures on waivers and safety-related proceedings, focusing on what it means to be "in the public interest" and "consistent with railroad safety." This extension comes after requests from railroad associations, who needed more time to review the changes due to resource constraints and the holiday schedule. Comments can be submitted online through regulations.gov.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) wants to change how they handle safety rules and waivers for trains, but some train groups need more time to think about these changes. So, the FRA is giving everyone 15 extra days to share their thoughts.

  • 2021-00433 — Release of Waybill Data
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2477
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Surface Transportation Board received a request from the Association of American Railroads for permission to access data from the Board's 2019 Masked Carload Waybill Sample. This data includes confidential railroad and shipper information, and the Surface Transportation Board is seeking input from those who might object to this request within 14 days from the notice date. The process for releasing this data is governed by federal regulations. Interested parties can contact Alexander Dusenberry for more information.

    Simple Explanation

    The Surface Transportation Board has been asked by a railway group for permission to look at some secret train and shipping data from 2019, and they are checking if anyone has a problem with this. People who might not like this have 14 days to say something, and for more details, they can talk to Alexander Dusenberry.

  • 2021-02452 — Petition for Rulemaking-Railroad Consolidation Procedures-Exemption for Emergency Temporary Trackage Rights
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 8336
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Surface Transportation Board is starting a rulemaking process based on a proposal from the Association of American Railroads. The proposal aims to create a new class exemption for emergency temporary trackage rights, which would allow these rights to take effect immediately in specific situations without waiting for a 30-day notice. This proposal is intended to make obtaining temporary trackage rights more efficient in emergencies, supporting the continuous flow of commerce. The Board is also seeking additional public input as part of the decision-making process.

    Simple Explanation

    The Surface Transportation Board is thinking about a new rule that would let some trains use tracks really quickly in emergencies, without waiting for a long time first. This idea might be good for keeping things moving smoothly, like when sharing toys if someone needs them right away, but some people are worried it could be unfair.