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WASHINGTON, November 9, 2026 — Today, the Surface Transportation Board (STB)’s much-anticipated policy statement on the scope of its jurisdiction over transportation-by-rail carriers was published in the Federal Register. The policy statement clarifies the agency’s preemption of conflicting state and federal laws under the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act of 1995 (ICCTA).
WASHINGTON, October 20, 2026 — The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) has been awarded an FY25-26 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant to expand and enhance the workforce development training provided by the Short Line Training Center. The project award of $5.625 million will be supported by a 25% match from ASLRRA, for a total project value of $7.5 million.
Washington, D.C., October 2, 2026 — The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) and the Association of American Railroads (AAR) submitted comments on the Department of Transportation’s request for information on America’s Great Corridors of Commerce (AGCC or RFI). The Associations provided information related to how the AGCC can be implemented while ensuring safety during construction, operations, and maintenance. Specifically, the Associations provided information on safety and operational considerations that must be taken into account when analyzing the colocation of energy infrastructure along railroad rights-of-way (ROW).
