This section provides access to the North Dakota state rail plan, application instructions for the two state rail loan programs and a link to the Federal Railroad Administration web site.

The rail plan provides information regarding rail planning, the ND rail system, ND rail loan programs, and the state’s highway rail crossing program. Appendix J (Directory) of the rail plan lists contact information for the following:

• RR business
• RR emergency/operations/safety
• Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO)
• State Rail Plan
• ND Public Service Commission
• ND Department of Agriculture
• ND Department of Commerce
• Federal Railroad Administration
• Federal Highway Administration
• Operation Lifesaver

Resources

Freight Railroad Improvement Program (FRIP) Application Instructions

Local Rail Freight Assistance Program (LRFA) Application Instructions