Rail Costs Get Quarterly Tune-Up from Transportation Board
Published Date: 4/24/2026
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Summary
The Surface Transportation Board just approved new rail cost numbers for the second quarter of 2026, which affect the biggest railroads in the country. These updated cost factors help set fair prices for rail services and take effect starting April 24, 2026. Rail companies and customers can expect these changes to influence how much rail services cost in the coming months.
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Board Adopts Q2 2026 Rail Index
The Surface Transportation Board adopted the second quarter 2026 Rail Cost Adjustment Factor (RCAF). The RCAF figures are: Unadjusted 1.016, Adjusted 0.388, and RCAF-5 0.368, and they take effect April 24, 2026. Rail companies use these numbers to represent changes in railroad costs.
Index May Influence Rail Service Prices
The adopted second quarter 2026 RCAF figures (Unadjusted 1.016; Adjusted 0.388; RCAF-5 0.368) take effect April 24, 2026 and are used to help set prices for rail services. If you are a rail customer, these figures can influence how much you pay for rail shipping or transport in the coming months.
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