Northern Lines Railway Renews Minnesota Track Lease Agreement

2026-06331 — TransloadX Railroad Company, Inc.-Acquisition and Operation Exemption-CSX Transportation, Inc.

TransloadX Railroad Company is set to lease and run two railroad lines from CSX Transportation in Maine, covering about 37 miles. Starting April 16, 2026, TransloadX will take over operations and serve local customers, aiming to keep things smooth without big revenue changes. This switch means a fresh, smaller railroad operator stepping in to keep the trains rolling and business growing!

2026-05940 — Canonie Atlantic Co.-Abandonment Exemption-in the City of Virginia Beach and the City of Norfolk, Va.; Buckingham Branch Railroad Company-Discontinuance Exemption-in the City of Virginia Beach and the City of Norfolk, Va.

Canonie Atlantic Co. and Buckingham Branch Railroad want to stop using about 2.3 miles of rail track in Virginia Beach and Norfolk, Virginia. Canonie Atlantic has owned the track since 1985 but never ran trains on it, while Buckingham Branch has operated it since 2018. This change means the rail line will be abandoned and service discontinued soon, affecting local rail operations and possibly shifting some freight to trucks.

2026-05933 — Cando Holdings (U.S.) Inc. and Alberta Investment Management Corporation, et al.-Control Exemption-Savage Bingham & Garfield Railroad LLC and Savage Tooele Railroad LLC

Cando Holdings and Alberta Investment Management Corporation are taking control of two Utah railroads, Savage Bingham & Garfield and Savage Tooele. This change means Cando will directly run these rail lines, expanding their rail business beyond Arkansas. The deal is official as of March 2026, with no immediate cost changes announced.

2026-05941 — Buckingham Branch Railroad Company-Discontinuance Exemption-in the City of Virginia Beach and the City of Norfolk, Va.

Buckingham Branch Railroad wants to stop running trains on a 4.2-mile track between Virginia Beach and Norfolk, Virginia, because the U.S. Navy is buying nearby land for security reasons. This change mainly affects one local shipper, Gordon Paper, and will happen after the Navy’s purchase is finalized. The railroad says keeping the line open won’t make sense financially or operationally anymore.

2026-05791 — Permitting Reform-Environmental Review Process

The Surface Transportation Board is updating its environmental review rules to make rail project approvals faster and clearer. These changes affect rail companies and anyone involved in rail construction, aiming to cut red tape while protecting the environment. Comments on the new rules are open until April 24, 2026, helping shape a smoother, smarter rail system that saves time and money.

2026-05765 — Michael W. Williams-Control Exemption-McCloud Railway Company; Ozark Valley Railroad, Inc.; and Washington & Idaho Railway, Inc.

Michael W. Williams asked for official permission to control three small railroads: McCloud Railway, Ozark Valley Railroad, and Washington & Idaho Railway. The Surface Transportation Board reviewed his request and said yes, giving him the green light after some earlier back-and-forth. This means Williams can now legally manage these railroads, with no new fees or delays announced.

Previous: 2026-00168 — Certain Glycerol Esters of Rosin and Packaging Thereof; Institution of Investigation

T&R Chemicals from Texas has asked the U.S. International Trade Commission to investigate certain imported glycerol esters of rosin and their packaging for unfair competition, like false advertising. If the claim is true, the Commission might stop these imports to protect U.S. businesses. This investigation started in early January 2026 and could impact companies selling or importing these products, possibly affecting sales and market access.

Next: 2026-00170 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who Are Blind Annual Report (7-OB)

The Department of Education wants to update the yearly report that helps track services for older people who are blind. This affects state, local, and tribal governments who provide these services. They’re asking for public feedback by February 9, 2026, to make sure the process is clear, useful, and not too time-consuming.