Grainbelt Corporation Trackage Rights Exemption with BNSF Railway Company
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This law extends trackage rights for Grainbelt Corporation on a section of BNSF Railway's lines from Oklahoma to Texas until March 30, 2027. It allows Grainbelt to serve a specific facility and operate additional trains, affecting primarily GNBC, BNSF, and their clients. Companies involved must be aware of petition deadlines and employee protection conditions. The exemption will take effect if no false claims are discovered, and any revocation petition does not automatically halt its enforcement.
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Key Changes
- Extends trackage rights till 2027
- Allows additional train operations
- Requires awareness of petition deadlines
Obligations
What this law requires
Grainbelt Corporation must operate additional trains on the trackage rights extending from Oklahoma to Texas to accommodate the movement of railcars for BNSF customers.
Grainbelt Corporation must ensure compliance with the conditions imposed by the Norfolk & Western Railway and Mendocino Coast Railway rulings to protect any employees affected by the acquisition of trackage rights.
Grainbelt Corporation must operate additional trains on the Line to accommodate the movement of trains transporting BNSF customers' railcars.
Grainbelt Corporation must file any petitions for stay regarding the exemption no later than April 23, 2026.
Any petitions to revoke the exemption must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board under Docket No. FD 36486 (Sub-No. 10).