RAILROAD ABANDONMENTS. REVISED EDITION

Abandonment of railroad service is allowed by federal law which permits a carrier to end its obligation to provide service over a particular line. It is generally based on the economics of the line. This booklet provides information about the abandonment process and guidance concerning how to prepare for an abandonment. This information is based on rules established by the Interstate Commerce Commission on the basis of the Staggers Rail Act of 1980, and on Iowa Department of Transportation policies and procedures. Also included is information on how to acquire abandoned railroad right-of-way.

• Corporate Authors:

  Iowa Department of Transportation

  Railroad Transportation Division, 800 Lincoln Way
  Ames, IA  United States  50010
• Publication Date: 1987-3-1

Media Info

• Features: Appendices;
• Pagination: 26 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Abandonment; Guidelines; Laws; Property acquisition; Railroads; Regulations; Right of way (Land)
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways; Law; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00486148
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Aug 31 1989 12:00AM