The Surface Transportation Board has posted reports filed by Class I railroads (the Nation’s largest) on their fuel costs and consumption, and on fuel-surcharge revenues, for the quarter ending December 31, 2007. To see reports received, click here.
On January 25, 2008, the Surface Transportation Board advised the public that, as required by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, the Board's filing fees for certain types of rate complaints have been reduced. To view the Board’s notice, click here.
On January 16, 2008, the Surface Transportation Board advised the public of the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, which affects the Board’s ability to allow certain activities at solid waste rail transfer facilities. To view the Board’s notice, click here.
Christensen Associates is conducting for the STB an independent study of competition in the freight railroad industry. As part of its research effort, Christensen has created an electronic forum for anyone interested in the state of competition in the U.S. freight railroad industry to visit and participate. The website can be accessed by clicking here.
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The agency has jurisdiction over railroad rate and service issues and rail restructuring transactions (mergers, line sales, line construction, and line abandonments); certain trucking company, moving van, and non-contiguous ocean shipping company rate matters; certain intercity passenger bus company structure, financial, and operational matters; and rates and services of certain pipelines not regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
