Register today for the MULTISTATE RAIL SAFETY CONFERENCE in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on April 11-12, 2018. Hear updates from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA), Railroad Supply Institute (RSI), Shortline Safety Institute (SSI), the railroads, and more. Speakers and panels will address State Crossing Safety Action Plans, new AREMA preemption standards, the crossing inventory, and prioritization methods for section 130 funds. More information and registration
The 2017 Iowa State Rail Plan, intended to guide the Iowa Department of Transportation in its activities of promoting access to rail transportation, helping to improve the freight railroad transportation system, has been released.
The 2018 Short Line Safety Seminar is scheduled for March 14-15 in Cedar Rapids, IA. Though targeted at short line railroad employees, employees of rail-served industries are welcome to attend. Classroom sessions on the rail safety disciplines, field training, and more are featured. Register for one or both days for this FREE event. More information and registration
The Iowa Transportation Commission on September 19, 2017 approved more than $2.6 million in funding for rail development and planning projects under the Railroad Revolving Loan and Grant (RRLG) Program The projects are expected to support the creation and retention of anticipated to retain 105 jobs and leverage millions in new capital investments across the state. Details on the applications, recommendations and awards.
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.
A new study released today by the Iowa departments of transportation and homeland security and emergency management reveals insights into the transportation by rail of crude oil and biofuels around and through Iowa. View the study.