Business · 27/12/2004Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Portland & Western Railroad, Inc. Seeks Exemption to Lease and Operate Assets from Union Pacific Railroad Company

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Portland & Western Railroad, Inc. has submitted a request to the Surface Transportation Board for an exemption to lease and operate certain assets from Union Pacific Railroad Company, allowing the two railroads to collaborate on specific projects

Original source language: Federal Register — Transportation DepartmentOpen original release →

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