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THE ELK RIVER RAILROAD, INC. – ABANDONMENT EXEMPTION – IN KANAWHA AND CLAY COUNTIES, W. VA.

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26 filings, 3 decisions and 1 environmental comment observed here; last checked 11 Oct 2026, 10:06 UTC; last new entry 31 Aug 2026, 20:40 UTC.

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  1. served (printed as 3/25/2022)
    Decision
    51077Director Of Proceedings
    DISMISSED IN PART AND REJECTED IN PART A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION.
  2. (printed as 3/21/2022)
    Letter
    304151Letter
    Katherine Stephenson
  3. (printed as 3/8/2022)
    Statement
    304078Support Statement
    State of West Virginia
  4. (printed as 11/3/2021)
    Supplement
    303156Modify/Supplement Prior Filing Or The Record
    The Elk River Railroad, Inc.
  5. served (printed as 10/7/2021)
    Decision
    50959Director Of Proceedings
    CONTINUED TO HOLD THIS PROCEEDING IN ABEYANCE AND ORDERED ELK RIVER RAILROAD, INC. TO SUBMIT A SUPPLEMENT BY NOVEMBER 8, 2021.
  6. (printed as 9/21/2021)
    Comments
    303022Comment
    Tawney Stephenson Mangus
  7. (printed as 9/13/2021)
    Motion
    302990Motion/Petition/Request
    J David Morgan
  8. (printed as 9/7/2021)
    Comments
    302979Comment
    Katherine Stephenson
  9. (printed as 9/1/2021)
    Comments
    302967Comment
    J David Morgan
  10. (printed as 8/27/2021)
    Comments
    302933Comment
    Tawney Mangus
  11. (printed as 8/18/2021)
    Comments
    302879Comment
    West Virginia Dept. of Transportation--State Rail Authority
  12. (printed as 8/17/2021)
    Comments
    302878Comment
    Tawney Stephenson Mangus
  13. (printed as 8/17/2021)
    Comments
    302877Comment
    National Association of Reversionary Property Owners
  14. (printed as 8/17/2021)
    Supplement
    302876Modify/Supplement Prior Filing Or The Record
    Kathy Stephenson
  15. (printed as 8/17/2021)
    Supplement
    302875Modify/Supplement Prior Filing Or The Record
    The Elk River Railroad, Inc.
  16. (printed as 8/9/2021)
    Comments
    302829Comment
    J David Morgan
  17. served (printed as 8/3/2021)
    Decision
    50892Director Of Proceedings
    HELD THIS PROCEEDING IN ABEYANCE AND ORDERED THE ELK RIVER RAILROAD, INC. TO FILE A SUPPLEMENT TO ITS VERIFIED NOTICE.
  18. (printed as 7/30/2021)
    Comments
    302814Comment
    Loretta Cooper
  19. (printed as 7/30/2021)
    Reply
    302803Reply
    The Elk River Railroad, Inc.
  20. (printed as 7/29/2021)
    Comments
    302800Comment
    John P. Walker
  21. (printed as 7/28/2021)
    Comments
    302795Comment
    National Association of Reversionary Property Owners
  22. (printed as 7/28/2021)
    Comments
    302789Comment
    J David Morgan
  23. (printed as 7/26/2021)
    Comments
    302774Comment
    Tawney Mangus
  24. (printed as 7/26/2021)
    Comments
    302773Comment
    Katherine Stephenson
  25. (printed as 7/26/2021)
    Comments
    302772Comment
    Pam Miller Street
  26. (printed as 7/26/2021)
    Comments
    302771Comment
    Ken and Vivian Lowe
  27. (printed as 7/25/2021)
    Comment
    EI-31204Amanda June Volpenhein
    My affiliation and concern regarding the conflict of the abandoned railroad, currently called the Scenic River Road along the Elk River, is purely humanitarian. My family has lived in this area for over five generations. They pioneered, developed, and created culture and history here in spite of detrimental practices from profit seeking mining, fracking and pharmaceutical companies that diminished the water, land, and people for decades. Now, what can only be described as rural gentrification, these West Virginians are again faced with forces in power that will rip them from their beloved homes to satisfy the needs of bikers and hikers. This Rails to Trails program spearheaded by WV Legislator, Speaker Roger Hanshaw is antithetical to the needs of these WV residents. Without putting too fine a point on it, this program caters to folks with disposable incomes and expensive cycling equipment, whose lifestyle and bank accounts afford them access to the natural beauty in this area, which should belong to all people. Those who live along the track, and the tens of thousands who visit and ride motorized vehicles along that stretch will be denied access to their own backyard. Even though I no longer reside there, I come home to the Elk River for peace, quiet, renewal, and connection to my history. The promise of this Rails to Trails offers a future for the privileged and despair to those who live in this area. A recurring theme in West Virginia’s history. I can’t compare it to the Trail of Tears suffered by the original people of this land, but can certainly empathize with that tragic crime against humanity as people are driven from their homes. Sadly, there are few here with the agency or influence to fight this nightmare of political and privileged power. But if there is a way to see another perspective, I pray the people of this land will be considered as human beings and not obstacles to be wiped out. If they are dismissed, shame on all of you.
    Covington, KY
  28. (printed as 7/23/2021)
    Comments
    302767Comment
    Queen and King Shoals
  29. (printed as 7/12/2021)
    Supplement
    302702Modify/Supplement Prior Filing Or The Record
    The Elk River Railroad, Inc.
  30. (printed as 7/2/2021)
    Notice
    302679Notice Of Exemption
    The Elk River Railroad, Inc.