2025-05102Notice

Railroads Adjust Costs Quarterly to Battle Rising Expenses

Published Date: 3/26/2025

Notice

Summary

The Surface Transportation Board just set the new rail cost adjustment for the second quarter of 2025, based on numbers from the Association of American Railroads. This update affects rail companies and anyone who pays for rail services by adjusting prices to match current costs. Expect changes in rail fees starting in April 2025 that keep things fair and balanced for everyone involved.

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Rail Fee Adjustment for Q2 2025

The Surface Transportation Board adopted the Rail Cost Adjustment Factor for the second quarter of 2025 based on numbers filed by the Association of American Railroads. This means rail companies and anyone who pays for rail services may see their rail fees adjusted to match current costs, with changes starting in April 2025.

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Key Dates

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Effective Date
3/26/2025
4/1/2025

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