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The Surface Transportation Board published notice of a Passenger Rail Advisory Committee meeting and tentative approval of Switzer-Carty Transportation US, Inc.'s acquisition of Agnes Corporation.
The Surface Transportation Board published notice of a Passenger Rail Advisory Committee meeting and tentative approval of Switzer-Carty Transportation US, Inc.'s acquisition of Agnes Corporation. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/surface-transportation-board/#s-2026-08-26
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NoticeSurface Transportation Board
Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Passenger Rail Advisory Committee (PRAC), pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).
91 FR 55152FR Doc. 2026-17371official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeSurface Transportation Board
On July 27, 2026, Switzer-Carty Transportation US, Inc. (SCT- US), a noncarrier, together with its shareholders (collectively, Applicants), none of which are federally regulated carriers, filed an application to acquire control of Agnes Corporation (Agnes), a noncarrier that serves as a holding company for several interstate passenger motor carriers. Agnes is owned and controlled by eight individuals (collectively, Sellers). The Board is tentatively approving and authorizing the transaction. If no opposing comments are timely filed, this notice will be the final Board action.
- ○Comments close in 39 days
- ○Takes effect in 40 days
91 FR 55152FR Doc. 2026-17360official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
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The Surface Transportation Board published six notices of intent to seek Office of Management and Budget approval for extensions of information collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
The Surface Transportation Board published six notices of intent to seek Office of Management and Budget approval for extensions of information collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/surface-transportation-board/#s-2026-08-25
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NoticeSurface Transportation Board
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the collection of the Report of Fuel Cost, Consumption, and Surcharge Revenue, as described below.
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91 FR 54908FR Doc. 2026-17330official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeSurface Transportation Board
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the extension (without change) of the collections required by statute for rail or water carrier equipment liens (recordations), water carrier tariffs, and rail agricultural contract summaries, as described in more detail below.
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91 FR 54906FR Doc. 2026-17329official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeSurface Transportation Board
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the collection of Arbitration "Opt-in" Notices, described below.
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91 FR 54904FR Doc. 2026-17328official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeSurface Transportation Board
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the collection of Rail Depreciation Studies, described below.
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91 FR 54907FR Doc. 2026-17327official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeSurface Transportation Board
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the collection of "FAST Act" Dispute Resolution Procedures, as described below.
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91 FR 54903FR Doc. 2026-17326official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeSurface Transportation Board
As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the collection of system diagram maps, described below.
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91 FR 54905FR Doc. 2026-17315official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
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The Surface Transportation Board removed proceedings from abeyance in Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's control application and adopted a procedural schedule.
The Surface Transportation Board removed proceedings from abeyance in Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's control application and adopted a procedural schedule. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/surface-transportation-board/#s-2026-08-20
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On May 28, 2026, the Board accepted for consideration (1) the revised, primary application (the Revised Application) filed by Union Pacific Corporation (UPC), Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) (collectively, Union Pacific), Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC), and Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NS) (collectively, Norfolk Southern) (Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern collectively, Applicants) as well as (2) a related application in Union Pacific Corp.--Control--Peoria & Pekin Union Railway, Docket No. FD 36873 (Sub-No. 1). However, the Board held both proceedings in abeyance pending further Board order and the submission of certain additional information. Applicants filed additional information in two supplements submitted in July. In this decision, the Board removes the proceedings from abeyance, adopts a procedural schedule, directs Applicants to resubmit certain workpapers with unfiltered data, rules on a pending procedural request, and advises that the Board will address other outstanding motions at a future date.
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- ○Takes effect 17 days ago
91 FR 53927FR Doc. 2026-17024official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
NoticeSurface Transportation Board
The Surface Transportation Board (Board) hereby gives notice of two vacancies on its Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee (RETAC): one representative from biofuel feedstock growers or providers and biofuel refiners, processors, and distributors; and one representative from coal producers. The Board is soliciting nominations from the public for candidates to fill these vacancies.
91 FR 53926FR Doc. 2026-17004official PDF↗federalregister.gov↗
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