Federal Register #2026-12120

Regulatory Exemption for Acquisition of Massachusetts Central Railroad Corporation by Regional Rail, LLC and 3i RR Holdings GP LLC

This notice concerns a regulatory exemption for the acquisition of Massachusetts Central Railroad Corporation (MCER) by Regional Rail, LLC and 3i RR Holdings GP LLC, as reviewed by the Surface Transportation Board. - Government Buyer: - Surface Transportation Board - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Massachusetts Central Railroad Corporation (MCER) - Regional Rail, LLC - 3i RR Holdings GP LLC - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory notice regarding corporate control and ownership of a rail carrier - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The transaction is exempt from prior approval as it involves only Class III rail carriers - No Class I rail carriers are involved - Labor protective conditions do not apply - The acquisition is executed via a Stock Purchase Agreement for all issued and outstanding shares of MCER - No part numbers, quantities, or technical products are specified, as this is not a procurement action

Description

This notice concerns a control exemption involving 3i RR Holdings GP LLC, Regional Rail, LLC, and Massachusetts Central Railroad Corporation (MCER). Regional Rail will acquire all issued and outstanding shares of MCER, a Class III rail carrier operating approximately 25 miles of rail line in Massachusetts. The transaction is exempt from prior approval requirements as it involves only Class III rail carriers and no Class I carrier is involved. The exemption is effective July 1, 2026, and labor protective conditions do not apply due to the nature of the carriers involved.

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