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AbandonmentIn AB 1308

AB 1308-X

YORKRAIL, LLC - ABANDONMENT EXEMPTION - IN YORK COUNTY, PA.

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7 filings, 5 decisions and 4 environmental comments observed here; last checked 10 Oct 2026, 23:36 UTC; last new entry 31 Aug 2026, 20:40 UTC.

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  1. Trail
    301388Trail Use Agreement Reached
    Yorkrail, LLC
  2. Decision
    50569Director Of Proceedings
    (1) REOPENED THIS PROCEEDING; (2) DENIED A PUBLIC USE CONDITION; AND (3) MODIFIED A PREVIOUSLY SERVED AND PUBLISHED NOTICE BY IMPOSING TRAIL USE AND EVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
  3. Decision
    50506Director, Office Of Environmental Analysis
    RECOMMENDED THAT CERTAIN CONDITIONS SHOULD BE IMPOSED UPON ANY DECISION GRANTING ABANDONMENT AUTHORITY.
  4. Comment
    EI-27066Daniel Hollinger
    The attached letter from the Pa Fish and Boat commission confirms the inhabitance of the endangered specie Bag Turtles on and around the area the railroad runs through. They live on my property along and around the railroad. I request a full Bog Turtle study to be completed by a Bog Turtle expert in order to ensure the survival of this endangered species. This study should be completed prior to approval of the York Rail Trail & York Railroad acquisition approval being finalized. Additionally, Non of the landowners were notified of this project and 24 (of 31) adjoining landowners we were able to contact in the 3 days since we found out about this theft - All have signed the petition against the project, along with 14 other interested family members and residents. The community doesn't want this project! The Railroad act of 1875 specifically states the railroad has an easement only for the purpose stated" and the land is to revert back to the landowner upon abandonment. Not to be sold and converted to a different use!"
    Spring Grove, PA
  5. Comment
    EI-27065Daniel Hollinger
    There is a community of endangered Bog Turtles that live on my property surrounding the railroad the rail trail authority is looking to acquire. Disturbing the area in any way jeopardizes the well being of these endangered species. I am requesting a full BOG TURTLE environmental study to be completed by a Bog Turtle expert, prior to any final ruling on the approval of this project. Attached proof of the Bog Turtles living along the railroad in Heidelberg Twp.
    Spring Grove, PA
  6. Decision
    50505Director, Office Of Environmental Analysis
    DETERMINED THAT THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT PROCESS IS UNNECESSARY AND INVITED THE PUBLIC TO COMMENT.
  7. Decision
    50515Director Of Proceedings
    PROVIDED NOTICE THAT YORKRAIL, LLC (YORKRAIL) AND YORK RAILWAY COMPANY (YRC) JOINTLY FILED A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION FOR YORKRAIL TO ABANDON, AND YRC TO DISCONTINUE SERVICE OVER, APPROXIMATELY 8.59 MILES OF RAIL LINE IN YORK COUNTY, PA.
  8. Decision
    50513Entire Board
    GRANTED A REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF THE 20-DAY ADVANCE NOTICE REQUIREMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORIC REPORTS.
  9. Comment
    EO-3305Accept/Reject Notice
  10. Reply
    301293Reply
    York Railway Company and Yorkrail, LLC
  11. Supplement
    301285Modify/Supplement Prior Filing Or The Record
    York Railway Company and Yorkrail, LLC
  12. Letter
    301284Letter
    York Railway Company and Yorkrail, LLC
  13. Trail
    301283Trail Use Request
    York County Rail Trail Authority
  14. Environmental
    301243Environmental Materials
    York Railway Company and Yorkrail, LLC
  15. Notice
    301241Notice Of Exemption
    York Railway Company
  16. Comment
    EI-27006National Geodetic Survey