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2026-12416 — Laredo Gateway Industrial Railway-Construction and Operation Exemption-In Webb County, Tex.

Laredo Gateway Industrial Railway got the green light to build and run a new 13,700-foot rail line in Webb County, Texas, inside a big new industrial park. This new track will help move goods faster for local businesses, with Iron Horse Resources set to operate the trains. The project passed environmental checks and should start soon, boosting the area's logistics without crossing public roads or causing major disruptions.

2026-12290 — Washington, Idaho & Montana Railway LLC-Lease and Operation-BLPIRR LLC

Washington, Idaho & Montana Railway LLC is set to lease and operate about 3.3 miles of rail line in Whitman County, Washington, from BLPIRR LLC starting July 4, 2026. This move won’t limit connections with other railroads and won’t create a bigger railroad company. The deal is expected to bring in less than $5 million a year, keeping things local and smooth.

2026-12291 — BLPIRR LLC-Lease and Operation-Washington State Department of Transportation

BLPIRR LLC is set to lease and operate about 3.5 miles of rail lines in Whitman County, Washington, from the State Department of Transportation starting July 4, 2026. This move won’t limit other rail companies from connecting, and BLPI expects to make under $5 million a year, keeping it a small rail operator. It’s a smooth switch that keeps local rail service rolling without big changes or costs.

2026-12249 — Terramont Infrastructure Partners LLC-Control Exemption-Hainesport Transportation Group, LLC, Hainesport Industrial Railroad, LLC, and Hainesport Secondary Railroad, LLC

Terramont Infrastructure Partners LLC is set to take control of Hainesport Transportation Group, which owns two small railroads in New Jersey. This change won’t affect any big rail connections or require extra approvals, making the process smooth and quick. The deal can officially happen starting July 4, 2026, with no major costs or disruptions expected.

2026-12120 — 3i RR Holdings GP LLC, et al. and Regional Rail, LLC-Control Exemption-Massachusetts Central Railroad Corporation

3i RR Holdings and Regional Rail are teaming up to take control of Massachusetts Central Railroad, a small rail line in Massachusetts. This change will happen around July 1, 2026, and won’t affect any big rail companies or connect to their other lines. It’s a smooth move that keeps things running without extra approval, and employees’ rights stay protected.

2026-11833 — Delaware and South Branch Railroad, LLC-Lease and Change of Operator Exemption-Black River & Western Corp. d/b/a Black River & Western Railroad, and Belvidere & Delaware River Railway Company, Inc.

Delaware and South Branch Railroad, LLC (DSBR) is taking over the lease and operation of about 32 miles of rail lines from Black River & Western Railroad and Belvidere & Delaware River Railway. This means DSBR will replace BDR as the operator on a key segment, starting on or after June 28, 2026. The change won’t cost more than $5 million in revenue and won’t limit future rail connections.

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