# Expedited Relief for Service Inadequacies
> **Surface Transportation Board** · Final rules. · Published 1998-12-28 · Effective 1999-01-27 · 63 FR 71396
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-34187
- **Category:** rail-rate
- **Sub-agency:** Surface Transportation Board
- **Federal Register citation:** 63 FR 71396
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 1146
- **Publication date:** 1998-12-28
- **Effective date:** 1999-01-27
- **DOT docket:** STB Ex Parte No. 628
## Abstract

The Surface Transportation Board (Board) is issuing final rules establishing procedures for obtaining temporary alternative rail service when there has been a substantial measurable deterioration or other demonstrated inadequacy in rail service provided by the incumbent carrier.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/12/28/98-34187/expedited-relief-for-service-inadequacies)
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