BNSF Railway Company has filed a notice of exemption to obtain temporary, restricted trackage rights over two rail lines owned by Union Pacific Railroad Company in California. These trackage rights will allow BNSF to transport empty and loaded ballast trains to and from a ballast pit near the lines. The agreement for these rights is set to expire on December 31, 2025. The Surface Transportation Board is handling this case, and interested parties may file relevant petitions or documents related to this matter.
Simple Explanation
BNSF Railway wants to borrow a part of Union Pacific's railroad tracks in California to move trains with rocks for building tracks, but just for a little while until the end of 2025. Some people are curious about the rules and money details for this sharing, and what happens after the time is up.