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State-Owned Rail Lines


Program Overview
There are approximately 665 miles of state-owned rail lines managed by the Michigan Department of Transportation.

Contacts
Michigan Line: Shaun Bates, 517-335-3573
Capital Improvement Design & Right-Of-Entry Permits: Mark Robinson, 517-373-2915
Construction Project Development: Jim D'Lamater, 517-335-3577
Operating & Property Management Agreements: Al Johnson, 517-335-2549
Proposed Property Sales: Deb Brown, 517-373-9027


View Map of State-owned Rail Lines
Divestiture
MDOT"s focus is to secure private sector bidders who exhibit the best combination of purchase price and potential for providing long-term, continuous, efficient and reliable rail service. The process has been completed for the Lenawee County Rail System. Because state statute specifies the order in which the lines are to be divested, the Hillsdale County Rail System is the next line subject to divestiture.

Additional Information
History
State Transportation Preservation Act of 1976
Natural Resources & Environmental Protection Act: Snowmobiles on Railroad Rights-of-Way


Access


A permit must be obtained to cross a state-owned rail line, including for non-motorized trails and utilities.

Construction


Contractors working on the state-owned rail lines must be pre-qualified. All contracted work must conform to MDOT's standard specifications.
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