Federal Register #2026-08749

Notice of Trackage Rights Expiration for Grainbelt Corporation on BNSF Railway Tracks

This notice from the Surface Transportation Board concerns the expiration of trackage rights between Grainbelt Corporation (GNBC) and BNSF Railway Company (BNSF). - Government buyer: - Surface Transportation Board (federal regulatory agency) - OEMs and vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are referenced; only GNBC and BNSF as rail operators - Products/services requested: - No products or services are being procured - The notice pertains to regulatory approval for trackage rights, not a procurement - Unique or notable requirements: - Trackage rights cover BNSF-owned tracks from Long, Oklahoma (milepost 668.73) to Quanah, Texas (milepost 723.30) - GNBC is permitted to access the Plains Cotton Cooperative Association facility near Altus, Oklahoma - GNBC may operate additional trains for BNSF customers - Trackage rights will expire as agreed by both parties, subject to employee protective conditions - No procurement activity, contract value, or product/service line items are involved

Description

This notice pertains to the exemption of trackage rights involving Grainbelt Corporation and BNSF Railway Company. The document details a petition filed by Grainbelt Corporation requesting the Surface Transportation Board to permit the trackage rights granted to it to expire on March 30, 2027, as agreed with BNSF Railway Company. The exemption involves local trackage rights on BNSF-owned tracks between Long, Oklahoma, and Quanah, Texas, allowing Grainbelt Corporation to access specific facilities and operate additional trains. The Board granted the petition, allowing the trackage rights to expire on the specified date, subject to employee protective conditions.

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