Freight and Rail

The freight and rail unit works on developing and coordinating state policy on multimodal freight and rail transportation issues, analyzes motor carrier and rail freight transportation in the state and administers the State Rail Service Improvement Fund (SRSIF) that provides loans and grants to railroads, shippers and local units of government for track rehabilitation and construction. Additionally, the freight and rail unit prepares and updates the State Rail Plan and Statewide Multimodal Freight Plan.

Short Line Rail Improvement Fund Application

Short Line Rail Improvement Fund Program Guidelines and Selection Criteria