Rail and Freight Programs Unit
Goal
To deliver waterways and freight rail grant and loan projects from grant/loan solicitation to construction and to promote rail safety by enforcing compliance with rail safety regulations.
Products the unit provides
- Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Program grants and loans to railroads and shippers
- Port Development Assistance Program grants to public port authorities
- Management of MnDOT-owned rail bank corridors
- Independent inspection of freight railroad infrastructure throughout the state
What to expect from the unit
- Works with external parties to deliver freight rail grant and loan projects
- Works with external parties to deliver ports and waterways grant and loan projects
- This group also works with MnDOT Districts to manage MnDOT-owned rail bank corridors throughout the state
- This group also provides independent safety inspection of publicly and privately owned railroad infrastructure throughout the state
- This group can be a resource for other functional areas working on freight rail operational, ports, waterways, or rail safety/regulatory issues
What you need to provide to the unit
- This unit typically does not regularly provide work products for other MnDOT offices or project managers
- Someone who needs to discuss a freight rail, waterway, railbank, or rail safety issues should contact the appropriate person in the unit with a description of the issue
What the unit expects from you
- Prompt response to questions and issues