Opportunity
Federal Register #Docket No. EP 290 (Sub-No. 5) (2026-2)
Surface Transportation Board Approves Revised Rail Cost Adjustment Factor for Q2 2026
Buyer
Surface Transportation Board
Posted
April 24, 2026
Identifier
Docket No. EP 290 (Sub-No. 5) (2026-2)
This notice from the Surface Transportation Board announces the approval of the revised Rail Cost Adjustment Factor (RCAF) for the second quarter of 2026. - Government Buyer: - Surface Transportation Board (federal agency) - OEMs and Vendors: - Association of American Railroads (filer of the cost index) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured or awarded - The notice documents the adoption of the updated RCAF and cost index - Unique or Notable Requirements: - This is a regulatory action, not a procurement - No part numbers, quantities, or technical requirements are specified - The RCAF is published quarterly as required by law to reflect changes in railroad costs for major US railroads
Description
The Surface Transportation Board has adopted the revised second quarter 2026 Rail Cost Adjustment Factor and cost index filed by the Association of American Railroads. This notice documents the approval of the rail cost adjustment factor for the second quarter of 2026. The Rail Cost Adjustment Factor (RCAF) is an index representing changes in railroad costs incurred by the nation's largest railroads over a specified period. The Board is required by law to publish the RCAF on at least a quarterly basis.