Surface Board Scrutinizes Norfolk Southern's Bid to Control Virginia Belt Line Railroad
Published Date: 3/17/2025
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Norfolk Southern wants to take control of the Norfolk & Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad, which runs in parts of Virginia. The government says this deal is a big one, so Norfolk Southern needs to provide more info and pay extra fees before it can move forward. They have important deadlines coming up between March and June 2025 to keep things on track.
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