# 2026-12476: Board Updates Rail Cost Numbers for July

2026-12476, Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor, is a Federal Register notice from Surface Transportation Board published 2026-06-22, effective 2026-07-01 (as of 2026-06-29).

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- As of: 2026-06-29
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12476
- Title: Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Surface Transportation Board
- Citation: 91 FR 37209
- Published: 2026-06-22
- Effective: 2026-07-01
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-29

## In one line

Board Updates Rail Cost Numbers for July

## Summary

The Surface Transportation Board just approved new rail cost numbers that will take effect on July 1, 2026. These numbers show how much it costs railroads to run their business and help adjust prices fairly. Rail companies and customers can expect updated cost adjustments that keep things balanced and transparent this quarter.

## Abstract

The Surface Transportation Board has adopted the third quarter 2026 Rail Cost Adjustment Factor and cost index filed by the Association of American Railroads.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-12476 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/22/2026-12476/quarterly-rail-cost-adjustment-factor)
- [2026-12476 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-22/pdf/2026-12476.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12476 (as of 2026-06-29).