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High ImpactJun 30, 2026Supreme Court Expands Presidential Power Over Rail Regulator STB
A landmark Supreme Court decision in *Trump v. Slaughter* has fundamentally altered the balance of power over independent regulatory agencies, with immediate implications for the Surface Transportatio
FreightWaves#supreme-court-ruling#stb-leadership#rail-regulation
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJun 8, 2026STB Rail Scorecards Launch: New Weekly Performance Data Starting July 8
On July 8, 2024, the Surface Transportation Board (STB) will require all Class I railroads to submit weekly performance metrics, marking a major regulatory shift four years after a service crisis expo
The Loadstar#rail-regulation#stb-scorecards#class-i-railroads
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactMay 29, 2026UP-NS Rail Merger Clears Critical Hurdle as STB Requests More Data
The Surface Transportation Board's conditional acceptance of the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger application represents a pivotal moment for North American rail infrastructure. Rather than issui
FreightWaves#rail-merger#up-ns-merger#surface-transportation-board