The U.S. Surface Transportation Board this week decided that it would consider on-time arrival and departure at all stations along a passenger train’s route for purposes of assessing on-time performance.
The STB said in a news release that it deem a train to be “on time” if it arrives at or departs from, a station no more than 15 minutes after its scheduled arrival or departure.
In a related decision, the STB said it is withdrawing a proposed policy statement on issues that may arise, and evidence to be presented in proceedings under the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 in favor of a case-by-case approach.
“Reflecting careful consideration of an extensive public and stakeholder response to our most recent passenger rail proposals, these decisions will better position the Board to implement its responsibilities under the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008,” said Board Chairman Daniel R. Elliott III in a statement. “Improved passenger train on-time performance is an important goal, and the Board’s decisions will support that goal by clarifying the trigger for starting a proceeding, while allowing more complex and detailed issues to be resolved in the context of individual cases.”
Tags: Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, Surface Transportation Board
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