Railroads Get Quarterly Cost Hike Based on AAR Data
Published Date: 9/18/2025
Notice
Summary
The Surface Transportation Board just set the new rail cost adjustment for the fourth quarter of 2025, based on numbers from the Association of American Railroads. This update affects rail companies and anyone who pays for rail services by adjusting costs to keep up with inflation and expenses. Expect changes in rail pricing starting in late 2025 that reflect these updated costs.
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Q4 2025 Rail Cost Update
The Surface Transportation Board adopted the Rail Cost Adjustment Factor and cost index for the fourth quarter of 2025 using numbers filed by the Association of American Railroads. This means rail companies and anyone who pays for rail services may see rail prices adjusted starting in late 2025 to reflect the updated costs.
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