Train Board Goes Cloud for Faster Vendor Payments and Fraud Busting
Published Date: 2/19/2026
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The Surface Transportation Board is launching a new cloud-based system to make buying and paying for things faster and easier. This system keeps track of payments to vendors and helps prevent mistakes or fraud. It’s effective now, but some parts kick in April 1, 2026, and they want your feedback by then!
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