These railroads operate 83 percent of Iowa's total route miles, including much of Iowa's grain gathering network. The remaining railroads serving Iowa consist of regional railroads operating …

The following railroads operate in the U.S. state of Iowa. ^ This is one or more of the Class I railroads that the railroad became part of, if any. Hilton, George W. (1990). American Narrow …

Apr 30, 2025 · Davenport Industrial Railroad; Iowa River Railroad; The Prairie Line; Burlington Junction Railway. Burlington Division; Le Mars Division; Mt. Pleasant Division; Ottumwa …

Mar 30, 2025 · Iowa contains several active short line railroads, all of which are featured here.

Union Pacific is the largest railroad in North America, covering 23 states across the western two-thirds of the United States

The combined CN-Iowa Northern Railway is a value-add for customers and the rail supply chain in general. CN’s ownership of the Iowa Northern Railway will provide a firm financial foundation …

This is a list of current shortline railroads (FRA Class III) in the United States. The reporting mark assigned by the Association of American Railroads (AAR) is listed for each entry.

Dec 7, 2023 · But yesterday’s announcement that Canadian National will acquire the 253-mile Iowa Northern Railway suggests that short lines and regionals getting gobbled up by Class I …

Sep 11, 2024 · Located in the heart of granger country, Iowa railroads once included nearly 10,000 miles of trackage and more than a half-dozen fallen flag lines. Learn more about the …

On the Iowa side of the river, short railroad line construction began, and in 1855 the first engine was ferried across the Mississippi from Illinois. Just one year later a wooden bridge spanned …