Surface Transportation Board Fixes Railroad Lease Announcement
Published Date: 6/16/2026
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Summary
Delaware and South Branch Railroad, LLC is leasing operations from Black River & Western Railroad and Belvidere & Delaware River Railway. This change means DSBR will take over running the trains, making things smoother for everyone involved. The Surface Transportation Board fixed a small mistake in their earlier announcement, so all the info is now crystal clear.
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