What's new or of note...
 

Iowa Rail Finance Authority approves loans totaling  $3.9 million for flood relief for Iowa railroads

Iowa rail infrastructure decimated by spring floods 
        Photo gallery of rail and highway flood damage

Amtrak study released - a feasibility study of passenger rail service from Quad Cities to Iowa City was released in Iowa City April 18

Iowa Railroad Ties - the April 2008 edition of the Rail Office's newsletter is now available.  If you don't currently receive this newsletter, subscribe today to have it delivered to your e-mail in-box.

Moving Iowa Forward Conference - the presentation materials from the April 2 conference that looked at how transportation and economic development go hand in hand are now posted.

Federal Aid Crossing Safety Program - 26 crossings to receive safety improvements  Link to News Release    List of projects

Rail Revolving Loan and Grant Program status - The Iowa Railway Finance Authority in October approved $2.8 million in funding for 12 rail improvement projects. The rail projects are expected to support the creation of 467 new jobs and leverage over $1.3 billion in new capital investment.

 

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