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WASHINGTON, April 27, 2026 — The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) has announced that Justin Broyles, President and CEO, R.J. Corman, has assumed the role of Chairman of the ASLRRA Board of Directors, succeeding Matt Walsh. Walsh, Executive Vice President of Global Corporate Development at Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services Inc. has served as Chairman for three years and fulfilled his term.
WASHINGTON, April 6, 2026 — ASLRRA has selected Lake State Railway Company (LSRC) as the 2026 Green Spark Award recipient. The Green Spark Award is presented annually to an ASLRRA member business that has integrated eco-friendly practices into their operations, products or services, proving that size is no barrier to impact. Award recipients serve as inspiring examples of how short line railroads can lead the way toward a greener future while maintaining profitability and growth.
Washington, D.C., March 10, 2026 – ASLRRA has filed comments in response to the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to repeal Part 1144, its regulations concerning intramodal rail competition.
Repealing the rule would allow the STB to consider the prescription of through routes, through rates and reciprocal switching agreements on a case-by-case basis under applicable statutory standards.
ASLRRA’s comments share the short line railroad perspective on intramodal rail competition. The Association urges the STB to provide guidance on how it would approach judgement of cases according to the rule, especially if the ruling could have an impact on a short line railroad.
While ASLRRA does not oppose the removal of Part 1144, and submits that doing so may increase competition, it does have concerns for potential inadvertent negative impacts to short line railroads, as a loss of revenue from a single shipper could have a significant adverse effect on a small railroad than a large Class I railroad.
