St. Louis Rails Reassigned: Trains Roll On Unfazed
Published Date: 7/18/2025
Notice
Summary
West Belt Railway, LLC is stopping its train service on two rail lines in St. Louis and St. Louis County by October 17, 2025. The Terminal Railroad Association will take over service, so customers won’t lose access. This change ends West Belt’s lease and responsibilities, with no expected impact on service or costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Railroad seeks relief from labor protections
In its June 30, 2025 petition, West Belt Railway asserts it is entitled to relief from labor protective conditions because it is seeking to discontinue service over its entire system and will have no residual interest in railroad assets. West Belt cites prior Board decisions as the basis for that claim.
Service continues under Terminal Railroad
West Belt Railway, LLC filed on June 30, 2025 to stop service on two rail lines in the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County by October 17, 2025. The Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis (TRRA) has agreed to resume service in place of West Belt, so customers on the lines (ZIP codes 63147, 63155, 63120, 63121, 63133, 63130, and 63132) will not lose common carrier service and no change in service or costs is expected.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-20783, First Student, Inc.-Acquisition of Control-Autumn Transportation Inc. and Ambassador Wheelchair Services, Inc.
First Student, Inc. wants to take control of Autumn Transportation Inc. and Ambassador Wheelchair Services, Inc. by buying all their shares. The Surface Transportation Board is giving a thumbs-up to this deal, but people have until November 23, 2026, to share any concerns. If no one objects, the deal will go through on November 24, 2026, potentially changing how these transportation services operate.
2026-20455, 60-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval: Petitions for Declaratory Order and Petitions for Relief Not Otherwise Specified
The Surface Transportation Board wants to keep collecting info from folks like shippers, railroads, and communities who ask for official decisions to clear up disputes. They’re asking for your thoughts by December 7, 2026, to make sure the process stays smooth and useful. This won’t cost extra money but helps keep things clear and fair for everyone involved.
2026-20456, 60-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval: Classification Index Survey Form
The Surface Transportation Board wants to keep using its Classification Index Survey Form, which helps track railroad info. This affects railroad companies that don’t file the big annual report, and they’ll spend about 24 hours a year filling it out. Comments on this plan are open until December 7, 2026, with no changes or extra costs planned.
2026-20205, Macquarie Infrastructure Partners V GP, LLC, et al.-Control Exemption-Kankakee, Beaverville and Southern Railroad Company
Macquarie Infrastructure Partners V GP and its affiliates are taking control of the Kankakee, Beaverville and Southern Railroad, a freight railroad running about 160 miles in Illinois and Indiana. This change means Pinsly Holdco and Pinsly Railroad Company will now own and operate KBSR, which was previously controlled by the Stroo Family. The deal, agreed on September 16, 2026, expands Macquarie’s rail network without any immediate cost changes announced.
2026-20206, Union Pacific Railroad Company-Discontinuance of Service Exemption-in San Bernardino County, Cal.
Union Pacific Railroad is stopping freight service on a 2.76-mile stretch of track in Rialto, San Bernardino County, because no trains have run there for over two years. This change affects local businesses and residents in zip code 92376 but won’t disrupt other rail traffic. The service stop will take effect November 1, 2026, unless someone steps in to keep it running or files a complaint by early October.
2026-19711, CSX Transportation, Inc.-Abandonment Exemption-in Hamilton County, Ohio
CSX Transportation is planning to stop using about 2 miles of railroad track in Hamilton County, Ohio, because no trains have run there for over two years. This change affects local businesses and workers, but any employees impacted will get special protections. If no one steps up to save the line by October 8, 2026, the closure will go ahead on October 28, 2026.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-13492, Supplemental Notice of Board of Visitors of the U.S. Air Force Academy Meeting
The U.S. Air Force Academy’s Board of Visitors is now offering a chance to attend their upcoming meeting in person, not just online. This update affects anyone interested in the Academy’s progress and lets them join face-to-face without extra cost. The meeting date stays the same, so mark your calendar and get ready to connect live!
Next: 2025-13494, Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Southeast Region Logbook Family of Forms
NOAA is asking to keep collecting fishing logbook info from about 14,000 fishermen in the Southeast U.S. This helps manage fish and protect ocean life, with most forms taking just a few minutes to fill out. They’re extending the current approval and inviting comments for 30 more days—no new fees, just keeping things running smoothly.