CSX Corporation and CSX Transportation, Inc., Norfolk Southern Corporation and Norfolk Southern Railway CompanyControl and Operating Leases/AgreementsConrail Inc. and Consolidated Rail Corporation (Buffalo Rate Study)

Résumé

In 1998, the Board approved, subject to certain conditions: (1) The acquisition of control of Conrail Inc. and Consolidated Rail Corporation (collectively, Conrail) by (a) CSX Corporation and CSX Transportation, Inc. (collectively, CSX) and (b) Norfolk Southern Corporation and Norfolk Southern Railway Company (collectively, NS); and (2) the division of the assets of Conrail by and between CSX and NS. One of the conditions imposed called for a 3-year study of rail rates in the State of New York's Buffalo area (the Buffalo Rate Study or the Study) following the division of Conrail's assets, which occurred on June 1, 1999. Through this decision, we are initiating our Buffalo Rate Study to examine linehaul and switching rates for rail movements into and out of the Buffalo area. We are requiring certain information to be submitted by CSX and NS, and are requesting public comments to develop a more complete record. We are also setting the timetable for the submission of additional information and comments as the Study progresses.