Chapter 1: Role of Rail in Statewide Transportation
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1 Chapter 1: Role of Rail in Statewide Transportation Key Goals Improve existing infrastructure Improve critical bottlenecks Improve safety Maintain Midwest Regional Rail Initiative Develop regional rail system Establish long-term, dedicated rail funding sources PLAN CHANGES FROM 2010 Meets 2013 Federal Railroad Administration Guidance for State Rail Plans Aligns with Minnesota GO Vision Addresses new trends Includes project list New Trends Safety and congestion issues from Bakken Oil shipments Record harvests Delays getting coal to power plants Scarce and competitive funding and no dedicated source for rail
2 Chapter 2: Minnesota s Existing Rail System Freight Rail 4,387 miles of rail lines in Minnesota Class I companies are investing in infrastructure In 2012, 253 million tons of freight moved over Minnesota s rail system. By 2040, it is projected to rise to 649 million tons, valued at $34.1 billion Passenger Rail 1 active passenger rail service Amtrak Empire Builder On-time performance declining Largely due to Bakken Oil train congestion Major Terminals There are numerous major freight terminals in Minnesota, including two container terminals Target Field Station and Union Depot are major passenger terminals in Minneapolis and St. Paul Existing Funding No dedicated funding source for rail in Minnesota MN Rail Service Improvement Program helps rail shipping facilities Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Grants have been awarded to rail projects
3 Chapter 3: Proposed Passenger Rail Improvements and Investments Minnesota has Three Tiers of Priority for Passenger Rail Corridors: In Advanced Planning Twin Cities to Duluth: Northern Lights Express HSR Twin Cities to Rochester: ZipRail HSR Twin Cities to Milwaukee/Chicago: HSR, 2nd Amtrak frequency Tier I Corridors (0-20 year implementation horizon) Twin Cities to St. Cloud Twin Cities to Mankato Twin Cities to Fargo Twin Cities to Eau Claire, WI Twin Cities to Des Moines Minneapolis to St. Paul Tier II Corridors (20+ year implementation horizon) Twin Cities to Cambridge Twin Cities to Winnipeg Twin Cities to Sioux Falls, SD
4 Bemidji Chapter 3: Proposed Passenger Rail Improvements and Investments Map Hibbing Moorhead Duluth Fergus Falls Brainerd St. Cloud Willmar Minneapolis Saint Paul Marshall Green Bay Red Wing Mankato Sioux Falls Eau Claire Worthington Rochester Winona Albert Lea Milwaukee Madison Modified 2010 Rail Plan Recommended Minnesota and Regional Passenger Rail System LEGEND Passenger Rail Projects In Development Rockford Cedar Rapids Des Moines 0 Chicago MILES Phase I Projects Phase II Projects Other Freight Rail Lines
5 Chapter 4: Proposed Freight Rail Improvements and Investments BNSF Improvements 10 miles of double-tracking for Staples Subdivision CN Improvements Track mostly near Duluth, Iron Range region Heavy investment on Staples and St. Croix Subdivision for Bakken Oil traffic $ $ Project needs total $67.9 million $ $ Project needs total $67.7 million CP Improvements Track throughout Minnesota Investment on Paynesville Subdivision for Bakken Oil traffic UP Improvements Track concentrated in southern Minnesota Expansion of South St. Paul yards $ $ Project needs total $331.8 million $ $ Project needs total $35.4 million Other projects needed include: bridges, intermodal facilities and improved grade crossings
6 Chapter 5: MN Rail Service & Investment Program Federal TIGER Grants Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program State No dedicated sources now Possible Minnesota Rail Service Improvement Program (MRSIP) expansion Potential future state transportation bill Local County Railroad Commissions Regional Railroad Authority general funds, tax levies Private Freight company revenues Companies may be able to cover 74% of improvement costs on existing rail lines Private passenger initiatives
7 Chapter 6: Coordination & Review Open houses held in 10 different cities Two Rounds of open houses were held around the state 262 people attended the first round of open houses 600 MetroQuest online survey responses received Meetings were held with nine railroad companies 208 rail issues were identified in MetroQuest survey Over 50 online comments have been received The State Rail Plan will be part of the MnDOT Family of Plans
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