Federal Register #FD 36906

Change of Operators Exemption for Connecticut Rail Line – No Procurement Involved

This notice from the Surface Transportation Board addresses a change of operators exemption for a Connecticut rail line: - Connecticut Southern Railroad, Inc. (CSO) will lease and operate approximately 8.64 miles of rail line between Hartford and Griffins, Connecticut, known as the Griffins Industrial Track - The previous operator was Central New England Railroad, Inc. (CNZR) - The agreement is with the Connecticut Department of Transportation - No products, equipment, or services are being procured as part of this notice - No OEMs, vendors, or manufacturers are mentioned - The notice confirms CSO's projected annual revenues will exceed $5 million and that there are no interchange commitments - Regulatory, environmental, and historic preservation details are included, but no procurement actions are required

Description

The Surface Transportation Board has issued a notice regarding a change of operators exemption involving Connecticut Southern Railroad, Inc. and Central New England Railroad, Inc. Connecticut Southern Railroad, Inc. will lease and operate approximately 8.64 miles of rail line between Hartford and Griffins, Connecticut, previously operated by Central New England Railroad, Inc. The notice details the exemption process, the end of the previous operator's agreement, and the new operator's certification regarding revenues and interchange commitments. The transaction is set to be effective on or after April 21, 2026.

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