Iowa Rail

What is happening in Iowa Rail

Canadian National (CN) Acquisition of Iowa Northern (IANR) Railroad

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Iowa DOT hosts an informational meeting on the Canadian National (CN) acquisition of Iowa Northern Railway (IANR) with the latest updates on the STB review and contact information. View presentation

Railroad Crossing Inventory Data Collection Position - Iowa DOT Internship

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The Rail section is hiring two summer intern positions for Rail Crossing Data Collection. Must be 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license. Position pays $16.75 per hour. For additional information and how to apply, please read the attached pdf document. Application deadline is March 30, 2024.

2022-2026 IOWA HIGHWAY-RAIL GRADE CROSSING SAFETY ACTION PLAN

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On December 14, 2020, the FRA issued the Final Rule for 49 CFR Part 234, requiring 40 States and the District of Columbia to develop and implement highway-rail grade crossing action plans.

Iowa City-North Liberty Commuter Rail Conceptual Feasibility Study

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The purpose of this Iowa City-North Liberty Commuter Rail Conceptual Feasibility Study (the Study) is to incorporate previous work performed between 2015 to 2017 that considers the potential for commuter rail service implementation between Gilbert Street in Iowa City, Iowa, and Penn Street in North Liberty, Iowa .

Iowa Rail Took Kit

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The Iowa Rail Toolkit was created to provide new freight rail users and economic development professionals with a basic introduction to rail freight shipping concepts, practices and access. Resources are included to help make shipping by rail in Iowa easier and more understandable. A directory of Iowa railroad companies is included listing contact information and a basic profile of each network.

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