Reliant Transportation Group, LLC, TIP MNC Acquisition, LLC, TIP MN Investments LP, and Tiger Infrastructure Partners Fund IV AIV LP-Acquisition of Control-Safe-Way Bus Co. and Safe-Way Wisconsin, Inc.

Official abstract: On August 31, 2026, Reliant Transportation Group, LLC (Reliant); TIP MNC Acquisition, LLC; TIP MN Investments LP; and Tiger Infrastructure Partners Fund IV AIV LP (collectively, Applicants) filed an application seeking authority to acquire, from Jane M. Stiles and Thomas W. Stiles (collectively, Sellers), control of two federally regulated interstate passenger motor carriers: Safe-Way Bus Co. (Safe- Way Bus) and Safe-Way Wisconsin, Inc. (Safe-Way Wisconsin) (collectively, Additional Carriers). The Board is tentatively approving and authorizing the proposed transaction. If no opposing comments are timely filed, this notice will be the final Board action.

Wilkes-Barre Terminal Railway Company-Acquisition and Operation Exemption-Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority and Luzerne County Rail Corporation

Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad Company-Trackage Rights Exemption-Wilkes-Barre Terminal Railway Company

Fees for Services Performed in Connection With Licensing and Related Services-2026 Update

Official abstract: The Board updates for 2026 the fees that the public must pay to file certain cases and pleadings with the Board. Pursuant to this update, 87 of the Board's 135 fees will increase and 48 fees will remain at their current levels.

Railroad Revenue Adequacy-2025 Determination

Official abstract: On October 8, 2026, the Board served a decision announcing the 2025 revenue adequacy determinations for the nation's Class I railroads. Four Class I railroads (BNSF Railway Company, CSX Transportation, Inc., Norfolk Southern Combined Railroad Subsidiaries, and Union Pacific Railroad Company) were found to be revenue adequate.

First Student, Inc.-Acquisition of Control-Autumn Transportation Inc. and Ambassador Wheelchair Services, Inc.

Official abstract: On August 4, 2026, First Student, Inc. (First Student), a noncarrier, filed an application seeking Board approval to acquire control of Autumn Transportation Inc. (Autumn) and Ambassador Wheelchair Services, Inc. (Ambassador) (collectively, the Target Carriers), through First Student's acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of each entity. On September 23, 2026, EQT Infrastructure V Collect EUR SCSp and EQT Infrastructure V Collect USD SCSp, each a noncarrier acting by its manager EQT Fund Management S.[agrave] r.l., (collectively, EQT or the EQT Entities), filed a supplement to join First Student's application (EQT Supplement). First Student and EQT will be collectively referred to as Applicants. Also on September 23, 2026, First Student filed a supplement addressing the competitive conditions in the geographic area served by the Target Carriers (Competition Supplement). The Board is tentatively approving and authorizing the proposed acquisition of control. If no opposing comments are timely filed, this notice will be the final Board action.

60-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval: Classification Index Survey Form

Official abstract: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for extensions of the collection of a Classification Index Survey Form, as described below.

60-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval: Petitions for Declaratory Order and Petitions for Relief Not Otherwise Specified

Official abstract: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for extensions of the collections regarding petitions for declaratory order and petitions for relief not otherwise specified, as described below.

Notice of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting

Official abstract: Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee (RETAC), pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

Union Pacific Railroad Company-Discontinuance of Service Exemption-in San Bernardino County, Cal.

Macquarie Infrastructure Partners V GP, LLC, et al.-Control Exemption-Kankakee, Beaverville and Southern Railroad Company

Alameda Belt Line-Operation Exemption-Board of Harbor Commissioners of the Port of Los Angeles, Board of Harbor Commissioners (Long Beach), Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority, and Union Pacific Railroad Company

CSX Transportation, Inc.-Abandonment Exemption-in Hamilton County, Ohio

5E SVM Railway Company, LLC-Acquisition and Operation Exemption-Assets of Trona Railway Company LLC

Release of Waybill Data

Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor

Official abstract: The Surface Transportation Board has adopted the fourth quarter 2026 Rail Cost Adjustment Factor and cost index filed by the Association of American Railroads.

The Great Walton Railroad Company, Inc.-Continuance in Control Exemption-The Athens Line, LLC

Ventura County Railroad Company-Operation Exemption-Ventura County Railway Company, LLC

CSX Transportation, Inc.-Abandonment Exemption-in Anne Arundel County, Md.

Fortress Investment Group LLC, et al.-Intra-Corporate Family Transaction Exemption

Flixbus SE, Flix North America Inc., and Greyhound Lines, Inc.-Control-Greyhound Central Bus LLC

Official abstract: On August 11, 2026, Flix SE, a noncarrier, Flix North America Inc. (Flix North America), a noncarrier, and Greyhound Lines, Inc. (Greyhound), an interstate passenger motor carrier (collectively, Applicants), filed an application seeking Board approval to continue in control of Greyhound Central Bus LLC (Central), a newly formed subsidiary of Applicants, upon Central becoming a federally regulated passenger motor carrier. The Board is tentatively approving and authorizing the proposed continuance in control. If no opposing comments are timely filed, this notice will be the final Board action.

Henry Posner, III-Control Exemption-Morristown & Erie Railway, Inc.

Norfolk Southern Railway Company-Abandonment Exemption-in Scioto County, Ohio

Notice of Passenger Rail Advisory Committee Meeting

Official abstract: Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the Passenger Rail Advisory Committee (PRAC), pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).

Switzer-Carty Transportation US, Inc., et al.-Acquisition of Control-Agnes Corporation

Official abstract: On July 27, 2026, Switzer-Carty Transportation US, Inc. (SCT- US), a noncarrier, together with its shareholders (collectively, Applicants), none of which are federally regulated carriers, filed an application to acquire control of Agnes Corporation (Agnes), a noncarrier that serves as a holding company for several interstate passenger motor carriers. Agnes is owned and controlled by eight individuals (collectively, Sellers). The Board is tentatively approving and authorizing the transaction. If no opposing comments are timely filed, this notice will be the final Board action.

30-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval: Report of Fuel Cost, Consumption, and Surcharge Revenue

Official abstract: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the collection of the Report of Fuel Cost, Consumption, and Surcharge Revenue, as described below.

30-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval of Collection: Recordations (Rail and Water Carrier Liens), Water Carrier Tariffs, and Agricultural Contract Summaries

Official abstract: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the extension (without change) of the collections required by statute for rail or water carrier equipment liens (recordations), water carrier tariffs, and rail agricultural contract summaries, as described in more detail below.

30-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval of Collection: Arbitration “Opt-In” Notices

Official abstract: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the collection of Arbitration "Opt-in" Notices, described below.

30-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval of Collection: Rail Depreciation Studies

Official abstract: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the collection of Rail Depreciation Studies, described below.

30-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval of Collection: Dispute Resolution Procedures Under the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act

Official abstract: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the collection of "FAST Act" Dispute Resolution Procedures, as described below.

30-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval of Collection: System Diagram Maps

Official abstract: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the collection of system diagram maps, described below.

Union Pacific Corporation and Union Pacific Railroad Company-Control-Norfolk Southern Corporation and Norfolk Southern Railway Company

Official abstract: On May 28, 2026, the Board accepted for consideration (1) the revised, primary application (the Revised Application) filed by Union Pacific Corporation (UPC), Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) (collectively, Union Pacific), Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC), and Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NS) (collectively, Norfolk Southern) (Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern collectively, Applicants) as well as (2) a related application in Union Pacific Corp.--Control--Peoria & Pekin Union Railway, Docket No. FD 36873 (Sub-No. 1). However, the Board held both proceedings in abeyance pending further Board order and the submission of certain additional information. Applicants filed additional information in two supplements submitted in July. In this decision, the Board removes the proceedings from abeyance, adopts a procedural schedule, directs Applicants to resubmit certain workpapers with unfiltered data, rules on a pending procedural request, and advises that the Board will address other outstanding motions at a future date.

Notice of Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee Vacancies

Official abstract: The Surface Transportation Board (Board) hereby gives notice of two vacancies on its Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee (RETAC): one representative from biofuel feedstock growers or providers and biofuel refiners, processors, and distributors; and one representative from coal producers. The Board is soliciting nominations from the public for candidates to fill these vacancies.

Changes to Delegations

Official abstract: In this final rule, the Board is revising its regulations to clarify certain existing delegations of authority and create certain new delegations for the Board's Chief Counsel and Chief of Passenger Rail and Investigations (COPRI). The Board is also creating a new regulation that codifies and expands the Board's grant stamp procedures and is revising certain regulations to make nomenclature changes.

Regulatory Agenda

Official abstract: The Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) is publishing the Regulatory Flexibility Agenda.

Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad, Inc.-Acquisition and Operation Exemption-State of South Dakota

Town of Gloster, Miss.-Acquisition Exemption-Line of Gloster Southern Railroad Company, LLC

Release of Waybill Data

United States Department of Energy and United States Department of Defense v. Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company, et al.; United States Department of Energy and United States Department of Defense v. Aberdeen & Rockfish Railroad Company, et al.

Notice of National Grain Car Council Meeting

Official abstract: Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the National Grain Car Council (NGCC), pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

Colby Nitterhouse-Continuance in Control Exemption-NPJ Rail, LLC; PNGT Rail, LLC; and WCN Rail, LLC

NPJ Rail, LLC-Acquisition Exemption-Rail Line of Franklin Storage, LP at Guilford Springs Road Transload Facility, Chambersburg, PA

WCN Rail, LLC-Acquisition Exemption-Rail Line of Franklin Storage, LP at Kriner Road Transload Facility, Chambersburg, PA

PNGT Rail, LLC-Acquisition Exemption-Rail Line of Franklin Storage, LP at WCN Drive Transload Facility, Chambersburg, PA.

Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad, LLC-Change of Operator Exemption- Railroad Line in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, Cal.

Minnesota Northern Railroad, Inc.-Abandonment Exemption-in Norman and Polk Counties, Minn.

Harrison County Railroad Authority-Change of Operators Exemption-Gulf & Ship Island Railroad LLC

State of Ohio-Acquisition and Operation Exemption-in Ashtabula and Trumbull Counties, Ohio

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

Indexing the Annual Operating Revenues of Railroads

900 Conshohocken Rail LLC-Acquisition and Operation Exemption-Rail Line of Cleveland-Cliffs Railways Inc. d/b/a Upper Merion & Plymouth Railroad

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

Official abstract: TBL Group, Inc. (TBL Group), a noncarrier holding company that controls multiple interstate motor passenger carriers, has filed an application to acquire control of the primary assets of, or the member interest in, Escot Bus Lines, L.L.C. (Escot), a federally regulated motor passenger carrier. The Board is tentatively approving and authorizing the transaction. If no opposing comments are timely filed, this notice will be the final Board action.

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

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

Official abstract: On May 26, 2026, Flix SE, a noncarrier, Flix North America Inc. (Flix North America), a noncarrier, and Greyhound Lines, Inc. (Greyhound), an interstate passenger motor carrier (collectively, Applicants), filed an application seeking Board approval to continue in control of Greyhound Midwest Bus, LLC (Midwest), a newly formed subsidiary of Applicants, upon Midwest becoming a federally regulated passenger motor carrier. The Board is tentatively approving and authorizing the proposed continuance in control. If no opposing comments are timely filed, this notice will be the final Board action.

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

Official abstract: John McLaughlin and Tim McLaughlin, both noncarriers, together with Valley Bus, LLC (Valley Bus), an interstate motor carrier (collectively with John McLaughlin and Tim McLaughlin, Applicants), filed an application for after-the-fact authority to acquire control of interstate motor carriers Valley Bus Coaches, LLC (Valley Bus Coaches), Valley Bus Grand Forks, LLC (Valley Bus Grand Forks), West Fargo Bus Company, LLC (West Fargo Bus Company), and T&J Ventures, LLC (T&J Ventures) (collectively, Carriers). The Board is tentatively approving and authorizing the transactions. If no opposing comments are timely filed, this notice will be the final Board action.

Quarterly Rail Cost Adjustment Factor

Official abstract: The Surface Transportation Board has adopted the third quarter 2026 Rail Cost Adjustment Factor and cost index filed by the Association of American Railroads.

Laredo Gateway Industrial Railway-Construction and Operation Exemption-In Webb County, Tex.

BLPIRR LLC-Lease and Operation-Washington State Department of Transportation

Washington, Idaho & Montana Railway LLC-Lease and Operation-BLPIRR LLC

Terramont Infrastructure Partners LLC-Control Exemption-Hainesport Transportation Group, LLC, Hainesport Industrial Railroad, LLC, and Hainesport Secondary Railroad, LLC

3i RR Holdings GP LLC, et al. and Regional Rail, LLC-Control Exemption-Massachusetts Central Railroad Corporation

Delaware and South Branch Railroad, LLC-Lease and Change of Operator Exemption-Black River & Western Corp. d/b/a Black River & Western Railroad, and Belvidere & Delaware River Railway Company, Inc.

Official abstract: The Surface Transportation Board published a document in the Federal Register of June 12, 2026, concerning a notice of exemption filed by Delaware and South Branch Railroad, LLC (DSBR). The document included an inadvertent blank footnote.

60-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval of Collection: System Diagram Maps

Official abstract: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the collection of system diagram maps, described below.

60-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval of Collection: Rail Depreciation Studies

Official abstract: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the collection of Rail Depreciation Studies, described below.

60-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval of Collection: Arbitration “Opt-In” Notices

Official abstract: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the collection of Arbitration "Opt-in" Notices, described below.

60-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval of Collection: Recordations (Rail and Water Carrier Liens), Water Carrier Tariffs, and Agricultural Contract Summaries

Official abstract: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the extension (without change) of the collections required by statute for rail or water carrier equipment liens (recordations), water carrier tariffs, and rail agricultural contract summaries, as described in more detail below.

60-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval of Collection: Dispute Resolution Procedures Under the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act

Official abstract: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the collection of "FAST Act" Dispute Resolution Procedures, as described below.

60-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval: Report of Fuel Cost, Consumption, and Surcharge Revenue

Official abstract: As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of the collection of the Report of Fuel Cost, Consumption, and Surcharge Revenue, as described below.

Delaware and South Branch Railroad, LLC-Lease and Change of Operator Exemption-Black River & Western Corp. d/b/a Black River & Western Railroad, and Belvidere & Delaware River Railway Company, Inc.

Reliant Transportation Group, LLC, TIP MNC Acquisition, LLC, TIP MN Investments LP, and Tiger Infrastructure Partners Fund IV AIV LP-Acquisition of Control-Southwest Coaches, Inc. and Minnesota Motor Bus, Inc.

Official abstract: On May 13, 2026, Reliant Transportation Group, LLC (Reliant); TIP MNC Acquisition, LLC; TIP MN Investments LP; and Tiger Infrastructure Partners Fund IV AIV LP (collectively, Applicants) filed an application seeking authority to acquire, from Thomas L. Hey and James A. Hey (collectively, Sellers), control of two federally regulated interstate passenger motor carriers: Southwest Coaches, Inc. (Southwest Coaches), and Minnesota Motor Bus, Inc. (Minnesota Motor Bus) (collectively, Additional Carriers). The Board is tentatively approving and authorizing the proposed transaction. If no opposing comments are timely filed, this notice will be the final Board action.

Kean Burenga and Chesapeake and Delaware, LLC-Continuance in Control Exemption-Delaware and South Branch Railroad, LLC

R.J. Corman Railroad Company/Cleveland Line-Lease and Operation Exemption With Interchange Commitment-CSX Transportation, Inc.

2025 Tax Information for Use in the Revenue Shortfall Allocation Method

Northeast Texas Railway Company-Acquisition of a Line of Railroad Owned by Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District and Change of Operators Exemption-Northeast Texas Connector, LLC

TNW Corporation-Continuance in Control Exemption-Northeast Texas Railway Company

Galveston Railroad, L.P.-Lease and Operation Exemption-Board of Trustees of the Galveston Wharves

Union Pacific Corporation and Union Pacific Railroad Company-Control-Norfolk; Southern Corporation and Norfolk Southern Railway Company

Official abstract: The Surface Transportation Board (the Board) is, among other things, accepting for consideration the revised, primary application filed on April 30, 2026 (the Revised Application), by Union Pacific Corporation (UPC) and Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) (collectively, Union Pacific) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) and Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NS) (collectively, Norfolk Southern) (Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern collectively, Applicants). The Revised Application seeks Board approval for (i) the acquisition of control by UPC of NSC, and through NSC of NS and NS's rail carrier subsidiaries, and (ii) the resulting common control by UPC of UP and NS and the consolidation of the rail operations of UP and NS. This proposal is referred to as the Transaction. The Board is also accepting a related application. This decision embraces Union Pacific Corp.--Control--Peoria & Pekin Union Railway, Docket No. FD 36873 (Sub-No. 1). However, the Board will hold both proceedings, including the environmental review of the Transaction, in abeyance pending further Board order and will seek supplemental information from Applicants by July 27, 2026.

East Ohio Valley Railway LLC-Operation Exemption-Long Ridge Railroad Company, LLC

Long Ridge Railroad Company, LLC-Acquisition Exemption-Rail Line of East Ohio Valley Railway LLC

Channel Pacific Railroad-Operation Exemption-in West Sacramento, Yolo County, Cal.

Denton & North Texas Railroad LLC-Construction and Operation Exemption-Line of Railroad in Denton County, Tex.

30-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval of Collection: Statutory Authority To Preserve Rail Service

Official abstract: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (Board) gives notice of its intent to request from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval without change of the existing collection, Preservation of Rail Service, OMB Control No. 2140-0022, as described below. The Board previously published a notice about this collection in the Federal Register on March 20, 2026. That notice allowed for a 60-day public review and comment period. No comments were received.

Great Basin & Northern Railway, Inc.-Change in Operators Exemption-City of Ely and Nevada Northern Railway Foundation

Unity Line, LLC d/b/a Manitowoc Port & Terminal Railway-Operation Exemption-Rail Lines in Manitowoc County, Wis.

Review of Replies to Replies

Official abstract: The Board's regulations pertaining to the filing of pleadings prohibit the filing of a reply to a reply. The Board is considering whether to modify its regulations or practices to allow replies to replies (and if so, to what extent) and seeks comments on how the Board's regulations on such filings would best promote fairness, efficiency, and predictability for all parties that appear in proceedings before the Board.

Northeast Atlanta Railroad, LLC-Lease and Operation Exemption With Interchange Commitment-Norfolk Southern Railway Company

OPSEU Pension Plan Trust Fund, Jaguar Transport Holdings, LLC, and Jaguar Rail Holdings, LLC-Continuance in Control Exemption-Northeast Atlanta Railroad, LLC

Student Transportation of America, Inc. et al.-Acquisition of Control-Tremblay's Bus Co., LLC, et al.

Official abstract: On April 15, 2026, Student Transportation of America, Inc. (STA), a noncarrier, and its parent entities (collectively, Applicants) filed an application under 49 U.S.C. 14303 seeking authority for STA to acquire all voting securities of Tremblay's Bus Co., LLC (Tremblay's Bus). The Board is tentatively approving and authorizing the proposed acquisition of control. If no opposing comments are timely filed, this notice will be the final Board action.

OmniTRAX Holdings Combined, Inc., and HGS Railway Holdings, Inc.-Control Exemption-Arkansas Short Line Railroads, Inc. (d/b/a Dardanelle and Russellville Railroad), Camden & Southern Railroad, Inc., and Ouachita Railroad, Inc.

Updating Class I Rail Carrier Reporting Requirements

Official abstract: The Board is adopting a final rule terminating Class I carriers' supplemental reporting of certain Positive Train Control (PTC) expenditures, and it is requiring Class I carriers to report two service metrics on a weekly basis.

TBL Group, Inc.-Acquisition of Control-Chicago Classic Coach, LLC

Official abstract: TBL Group, Inc. (TBL Group), a noncarrier holding company that controls multiple interstate motor passenger carriers, has filed an application to acquire the assets of Chicago Classic Coach, LLC (Classic), a federally regulated motor passenger carrier. The Board is tentatively approving and authorizing the transaction. If no opposing comments are timely filed, this notice will be the final Board action.

Jane Stiles and Thomas Stiles-Acquisition of Control-Safe-Way Bus Co. and Safe-Way Wisconsin, Inc.

Official abstract: On March 28, 2022, Jane Stiles and Thomas Stiles (each an Applicant and, collectively, Applicants), both noncarriers, each acquired a 50% ownership interest in both Safe-Way Bus Co. (Safe-Way Bus) and Safe-Way Wisconsin, Inc. (Safe-Way Wisconsin), each an interstate motor carrier of passengers, without Board authority (the Transaction). On April 6, 2026, Applicants filed an application for after-the-fact Board authority for the Transaction, to rectify what they describe as an inadvertent oversight. The Board is tentatively approving and authorizing the Transaction after the fact, and, if no opposing comments are timely filed, this notice will be the final Board action.

Grainbelt Corporation-Trackage Rights Exemption-BNSF Railway Company

Civil Monetary Penalties-2026 Adjustment

Official abstract: The Board is revising its previously issued final rule, which implemented the annual inflationary adjustments to the Board's civil monetary penalties, to conform to guidance subsequently received from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). As revised, the final rule reflects no cost-of-living adjustment for 2026.

Norfolk Southern Railway Company-Abandonment Exemption-in Polk County, Iowa; Iowa Interstate Railroad-Discontinuance of Lease and Operation Authority-in Polk County, Iowa

Mesabi Railroad LLC-Operation Exemption-Itasca County Regional Railroad Authority

30-Day Notice of Intent To Seek Extension of Approval of Collections: Complaints

Official abstract: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Surface Transportation Board (STB or Board) gives notice of its intent to seek approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of approval for the information collection required from those seeking to file complaints, as described below. The Board previously published a notice about this collection in the Federal Register on February 26, 2026. That notice allowed for a 60-day public review and comment period. No comments were received.