Notice2026-06555

Railroad Cost Recovery Procedures-Productivity Adjustment

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Published
April 3, 2026

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Surface Transportation Board

Abstract

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.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 64 (Friday, April 3, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 17054]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-06555]


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SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD

[Docket No. EP 290 (Sub-No. 4)]


Railroad Cost Recovery Procedures--Productivity Adjustment

AGENCY: Surface Transportation Board.

ACTION: Presentation of the Board's calculation for the change in 
railroad productivity for the 2020-2024 averaging period.

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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 
<a href="http://www.stb.gov">www.stb.gov</a>. 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additional information is contained in the 
Board's decision, which is available at <a href="http://www.stb.gov">www.stb.gov</a> under Docket No. EP 
290 (Sub-No. 4).
    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 10708.

    Decided: March 31, 2026.

    By the Board, Board Members Fuchs, Hedlund, and Schultz.
Andrea Pope-Matheson,
Clearance Clerk.
[FR Doc. 2026-06555 Filed 4-2-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4915-01-P


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