Sierra Northern Continues Santa Paula Rail Operations

VCTC continues its 35-year Railroad Lease and Operations Agreement with Sierra Northern Railway for operation and maintenance of the Santa Paula Branch Line. The agreement began January 1, 2022 and covers railroad, tourist, freight, storage, and transload services.

Document date · October 4, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

TRANSPORTATION

Contract term

35 years, effective January 1, 2022

Renewal date

2056-12-31

Renewal

35-year agreement; Sierra Northern has requested an amendment to align insurance requirements with current market conditions and available coverages.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Ventura County Transportation Commission AgendaPacket October 9, 2026

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Who was awarded the transportation contract by Ventura County Transportation Commission?

Sierra Northern Railway (snr) was awarded this transportation contract by Ventura County Transportation Commission, as recorded on October 4, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Transportation contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Ventura County Transportation Commission AgendaPacket October 9, 2026 (AgendaPacket), dated October 4, 2026 from Ventura County Transportation Commission. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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