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Federal Register · January 14, 2025
The title they went with Civil Monetary Penalties-2025 Adjustment Noisy translates that to

Fines for breaking transportation rules just got more expensive

What happened
The Surface Transportation Board is increasing the penalties for breaking its rules. This means companies that violate regulations will pay more in fines starting in 2025.
Why it matters
Every year, federal agencies adjust their civil penalties for inflation. This particular adjustment means that the financial cost of non-compliance for freight rail and other surface transportation companies will steadily increase. It makes it more expensive to ignore safety or operational rules.
The signal
Watch for any changes in the number of violations reported or the total amount of fines collected by the Surface Transportation Board in 2025 and beyond.
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