Ohio Railway Transfer Clears Federal Tracks
Published Date: 5/29/2026
Notice
Summary
East Ohio Valley Railway LLC (EOVR) will keep running a 12.2-mile rail line in Ohio even after Long Ridge Railroad Company, LLC (LRRR) buys it. This deal lets LRRR become a new railroad while EOVR continues operating the line under a new agreement starting June 12, 2026. No big money changes or limits on other rail connections are expected, and annual revenues will stay under $5 million.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Local rail line stays in service
East Ohio Valley Railway (EOVR) will continue operating a 12.2-mile rail line in Ohio between milepost 60.5 and 72.7 even after Long Ridge Railroad Company buys the line. EOVR and Long Ridge Railroad intend to put a full operating agreement in place, and the arrangement may begin as soon as June 12, 2026.
No limit on future rail connections
EOVR certified that the transaction contains no provision that would limit future interchange with any third-party connecting carrier, preserving the ability to connect with other rail carriers. EOVR also projects that annual revenues from the transaction will not exceed $5 million.
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