Mississippi Rail Line Gets New Operator

2026-13923 — Avory B. Beggs-Control Exemption-Midwest & Bluegrass Rail, LLC; TransKentucky Transportation Railroad, Inc.; and Youngstown & Southeastern Railroad, LLC

Avory B. Beggs is set to take control of Midwest & Bluegrass Rail, which manages two small railroads in Kentucky, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. By buying out a partner’s shares, she’ll indirectly control TransKentucky Transportation Railroad and Youngstown & Southeastern Railroad. This change is official as of July 2026 and won’t affect rail service or costs for now.

2026-12891 — Indexing the Annual Operating Revenues of Railroads

The Surface Transportation Board updated the money limits that decide how railroads are grouped based on their yearly earnings, making sure inflation doesn’t mess with the numbers. This change affects all railroads starting January 1, 2025, helping them know if they need to follow certain reporting rules. Bigger railroads might see their classification shift, but it’s all about keeping things fair and clear as prices change over time.

2026-12858 — Seminole Gulf Railway, L.P.-Abandonment Exemption-in Lee and Collier Counties, Fla.

Seminole Gulf Railway is planning to stop using a railroad line running through parts of Lee and Collier Counties, Florida, because no trains have run there since 2008. This change affects local freight stations and could free up the land for other uses. If no one steps up with financial help or special requests by early to mid-July 2026, the railroad will officially close the line by July 26.

2026-12859 — TBL Group, Inc.-Acquisition of Control-Escot Bus Lines, L.L.C.

TBL Group, a big player in bus services, wants to take control of Escot Bus Lines, a company that runs passenger buses across states. The Surface Transportation Board is giving a thumbs-up to this deal, as long as no one objects by July 27, 2026. If all goes well, TBL Group will keep running Escot’s bus services without interruption, starting July 28, 2026.

2026-12764 — Flixbus SE, Flix North America Inc., and Greyhound Lines, Inc.-Control-Greyhound Midwest Bus LLC

Flixbus SE, Flix North America, and Greyhound are teaming up to keep control of a new bus company called Greyhound Midwest Bus LLC. The government is giving a thumbs-up to this plan, as long as no one objects by August 10, 2026. This move helps keep bus travel smooth and connected across the U.S., with no extra costs announced yet.

2026-12639 — John Mclaughlin, Tim Mclaughlin, and Valley Bus, LLC-Acquisition of Control-Valley Bus Coaches, Valley Bus Grand Forks, LLC, West Fargo Bus Company, LLC And T&J Ventures, LLC

John and Tim McLaughlin, along with Valley Bus, LLC, want to take control of four bus companies: Valley Bus Coaches, Valley Bus Grand Forks, West Fargo Bus Company, and T&J Ventures. The Surface Transportation Board is giving a thumbs-up to this deal unless someone objects by August 10, 2026. If all goes smoothly, the change will take effect on August 11, 2026, with no extra costs announced.

Previous: 2026-14314 — Eden Radioisotopes, LLC; Construction Permit Application

Eden Radioisotopes, LLC wants to build a new medical isotope production plant near Eunice, New Mexico. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has accepted their application and will review it for safety and environmental impact. People have until mid-September 2026 to ask for a hearing or get involved, so the project can move forward smoothly and safely.

Next: 2026-14320 — Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

SAMHSA wants to keep finding smart, experienced people to review grant applications that help with mental health and substance use programs. They’re updating their application form to make it clearer and simpler, like changing 'Gender' to 'Sex' and tweaking some answer choices. This helps them pick the best reviewers faster, with no extra cost or delays for applicants.