The Oregon Department of Transportation has released the Oregon Rail Study, a comprehensive review of Oregon's freight and passenger rail system. The study, requested by the 2007 Oregon Legislature, is aimed at increasing the understanding of Oregon's privately-owned railroad system and what role the state might play in maintaining and growing the rail system in Oregon. The study covers both freight and passenger rail issues.

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Oregon has received a total of $19.7 million in federal funds from the High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail program to date.