Surface Transportation Board
- [Docket No. EP 290 (Sub-No. 4)]
AGENCY:
Surface Transportation Board.
ACTION:
Presentation of the Board's calculation for the change in railroad productivity for the 2020-2024 averaging period.
SUMMARY:
In a decision served on March 31, 2026, the Board proposed to adopt 1.015 (1.5% per year) as the measure of average (geometric mean) change in railroad productivity for the 2020-2024 (five-year) period. The Board's March 31, 2026 decision stated that comments may be filed addressing any perceived data and computational errors in the Board's calculation. The decision also stated that, unless a further order is issued postponing the effective date, the decision will take effect on April 18, 2026.
DATES:
Comments are due by April 15, 2026.
ADDRESSES:
Comments may be filed via e-filing on the Board's website at www.stb.gov. Comments must be served on all parties appearing on the service list.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Pedro Ramirez at (202) 245-0333. If you require accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please call (202) 245-0245.