Railroads Get Rules Tweak for Chats with Regulators
Published Date: 9/11/2025
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Summary
The Association of American Railroads wants to update the rules about private talks between the Surface Transportation Board and stakeholders to make things clearer and faster. These changes will affect anyone involved in railroad cases, aiming to keep things fair while cutting down on red tape. The Board agrees to start looking into these updates, which could speed up decisions without extra costs or delays.
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