Connecticut Southern Railroad, Inc. - Change of Operators Exemption - Central New England Railroad, Inc.
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The Surface Transportation Board has granted Connecticut Southern Railroad, Inc. (CSO), a Class III rail carrier, an exemption under 49 CFR 1150.41 to lease and operate 8.64 miles of the Griffins Industrial Track from the Connecticut Department of Transportation. The line runs from milepost 0.0 at Hartford to milepost 8.64 at Griffins, Connecticut. Central New England Railroad, Inc. (CNZR) is the current operator whose agreement with the state is ending. CSO will assume common carrier obligations while CNZR will be released from them. There are no shippers on the line, and the lease contains no interchange commitment. The transaction is scheduled to be consummated on or after April 21, 2026.
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Key Changes
- CSO authorized to lease and operate 8.64 miles of Griffins Industrial Track from Hartford (MP 0.0) to Griffins (MP 8.64)
- CNZR released from common carrier obligation upon CSO assuming operations
- Transaction effective on or after April 21, 2026 (60 days after labor notice compliance)
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Obligations
What this law requires
Connecticut Southern Railroad, Inc. must assume common carrier obligations for the operation of the 8.64-mile Griffins Industrial Track from Hartford to Griffins, Connecticut
Connecticut Southern Railroad, Inc. must not impose or include an interchange commitment in its lease with Connecticut Department of Transportation
Connecticut Southern Railroad, Inc. must comply with labor notice requirements under 49 CFR 1150.42(e) prior to transaction consummation
Connecticut Southern Railroad, Inc. must ensure the verified notice contains no false or misleading information; false or misleading information will void the exemption ab initio
Connecticut Southern Railroad, Inc. must not consummate the transaction before April 21, 2026 (60 days after certification of labor notice compliance)