Government
Federal Legislation
Passenger Rail Advisory Committee (PRAC)
The Iowa DOT formed a Passenger Rail Advisory Committee in 2008 whose members are helping shape the vision for passenger rail service in the state and make it a reality.
Passenger Rail Development and Advocacy Organizations
Midwest Regional Rail Initiative
(MWRRI) is a cooperative, multiagency effort that began in 1996 and involves nine Midwest states (Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin) as well as the FRA. The MWRRI was instrumental in studying and developing a coordinated plan for regional passenger rail service in the Midwest
- Midwest Interstate passenger Rail Commission
- The Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission (MIPRC) brings together state leaders from across the region on a bipartisan basis to advocate for passenger rail improvements.
States for Passenger Rail Coalition
(SPRC) is an alliance of state departments of transportation that supports intercity passenger rail initiatives and advocates for federal funding.
- Iowa Association of Railroad Passengers
- Environmental Law and Policy Center
- Quad Cities Passenger Rail Coalition
- Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce
Excursion or Tourist Railroads
Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad (BSV)
Located in Boone, Iowa is a railroad museum and excursion railroad featuring all three common forms of railroad motive power (diesel, electric and steam.) BSV offers standard rides through the scenic Des Moines River Valley, as well as elegant dinner and dessert trains, and special events, such as visits by Thomas the Tank Engine, holiday rides and others.