DOE and DOD Revive Battles Against Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Ghosts
Published Date: 8/5/2026
Notice
Summary
No summary available.
No Economic Impacts Identified for this Document
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-22811, Policy Statement on Jurisdiction and Preemption Under the ICC Termination Act
The Surface Transportation Board just cleared up who’s in charge of railroads and when federal rules beat state laws, thanks to the ICC Termination Act. This new policy helps rail companies, shippers, and states understand the rules better, cutting down confusion and speeding up dispute fixes. It’s official as of November 9, 2026, making rail travel smoother and more predictable nationwide.
2026-22666, Wilkes-Barre Terminal Railway Company-Acquisition, Operation and Change of Operator Exemption-Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority and Luzerne County Rail Corporation, and R.J. Corman Railroad Company/Luzerne & Susquehanna Line, LLC
Wilkes-Barre Terminal Railway Company is stepping in to take over nearly 60 miles of rail lines in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, from local authorities and will replace the current operator, R.J. Corman Railroad Company, on part of the route. This change means WBT will run the trains and manage the tracks, aiming for smoother rail service without any immediate cost changes announced. The switch is official as of November 2026, shaking up who’s in charge of these important local railroads.
2026-22451, Kanawha River Railroad, L.L.C.-Lease Renewal and Operation Exemption With Interchange Commitment-Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Kanawha River Railroad (KRR) is renewing its lease with Norfolk Southern Railway to keep running freight trains on nine rail lines across West Virginia and Ohio. This update extends their current deal, letting KRR continue serving customers without big changes to operations or costs. The new lease kicks in after a 60-day notice to workers and unions, keeping the freight moving smoothly through 2026 and beyond.
2026-22256, Norfolk Southern Railway Company-Abandonment Exemption-in Madison County, Ohio
Norfolk Southern Railway is planning to stop using and officially abandon a short 0.96-mile rail line in Madison County, Ohio, because no trains have run there for over two years. This change affects local businesses and employees, who are protected by job safety rules. If no one steps up to save the line by December 2, 2026, the abandonment will go ahead, but there’s still time to file challenges or offers to keep it running.
2026-22232, Release of Waybill Data
Georgetown University wants to use detailed railroad shipping data from 1984 to 2026. If anyone disagrees, they have 14 days to speak up. This data release could help researchers and businesses understand shipping trends better, with no direct cost changes announced.
2026-22035, TBL Group, Inc.-Acquisition of Control-Horizon Motor Coach, Inc.
TBL Group, a big company that controls several bus services, wants to take over Horizon Motor Coach, another bus company. The Surface Transportation Board is giving a thumbs-up to this deal, as long as no one objects by December 14, 2026. If all goes well, Horizon’s bus services will keep running under TBL’s control starting December 15, 2026.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2026-15896, Request Notice: Use of Foreign-Built Small Passenger Vessel in United States Coastwise Trade, M/V MALIA
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by MARAD, is authorized to make determinations regarding the coastwise use of foreign built; certain U.S. built; and U.S. and foreign rebuilt vessels that solely carry no more than twelve passengers for hire. MARAD has received such a determination request and is publishing this notice to solicit comments to assist with determining whether the proposed use of the vessel set forth in the request would have an adverse effect on U.S. vessel builders or U.S. coastwise trade businesses that use U.S.- built vessels in those businesses. Information about the requestor's vessel, including a description of the proposed service, is in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.
Next: 2026-15898, Western Pacific Fishery Management Council; Public Meetings
The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council is holding a public meeting on August 8, 2026, to talk about fishing rules and community projects in Guam. Fishermen, local communities, and anyone interested can join in person or online to share ideas and hear updates. This meeting could lead to new fishing management plans that affect local jobs and the environment.