Iowa Interstate Railroad
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Watch: IAIS Celebrates ‘Revival and Redemption’
Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS) has released a documentary offering an inside look at its evolution—from the “challenging early years,” the Railroad Development Corporation (RDC)-owned Class II said on social media,…
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Ida Posner Named RDC COO; Asplund Supporting Pop-Up Metro/TDI JV
Railroad Development Corp. (RDC) has promoted Ida Posner to Chief Operating Officer (COO) of RDC and appointed Nate Asplund, President of Pop-Up Metro, to lead the integration of the newly…
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IAIS Earns ASLRRA’s Environmental Award
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) on Feb. 26 reported selecting Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS) as its 2025 Environmental Award recipient. The award will be presented at…
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Railway Age Announces 2025 Short Line, Regional Railroads of the Year
Railway Age proudly recognizes Rochester & Erie Railway LLC (RER) and Railroad Development Corporation’s Iowa Interstate Railroad LLC (IAIS) as our 2025 Short Line and Regional Railroads of the Year,…
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IAIS 0911 Rolls Out
Iowa Interstate (IAIS) on Jan. 29 reported completing a new hazmat-training tank car to help prepare first responders across its 580-mile network.
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Small-Road Briefs: ASLRRA, Watco
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association’s (ASLRRA) Legislative Policy Committee elects a Board representative, Chair and Vice Chair. Also, 10 Watco teams wrap up 2024 on a high…
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Eco-Energy Commences Operations at Iowa-Based Renewable Feedstock Distribution Facility
Eco-Energy announced Oct. 15 that it has commenced operations at its newly built renewable feedstock distribution facility located in Newton, Iowa.
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Iowa Interstate Marks 40 Years
The Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS) recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. The 580-mile Class II, owned by Railroad Development Corp. (RDC), was established in 1984 on former Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific…
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ASLRRA Briefs
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) submits testimony for the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) September hearing on freight rail growth. Also, the association urges Class II’s and…
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IAIS Founding Chairman Paul Banner, 1922-2024
Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS) Founding Chairman Dr. Paul H. Banner died June 17, 2024; he was 102.
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Small-Road Briefs: Precision Terminal Logistics, Iowa Interstate Railroad
Precision Terminal Logistics (PTL) enters into an agreement with Norfolk Southern (NS) to operate the Thoroughbred Bulk Transfer (TBT) Terminal in Louisville, Ky. Also, the Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS) breaks…
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STB Appoints Inaugural PRAC Members (UPDATED 4/2)
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) on March 28 named 21 voting members to the newly formed Passenger Rail Advisory Committee (PRAC).
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Shippers, Small Roads Weigh In on CN-IANR Merger Proposal
Class III D&I Railroad (D&I) in northwest Iowa and southeast South Dakota, plus two long-time CN customers have submitted letters of support for the Canadian Class I’s application to the…
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25 Under 40: Part 2 of 4
RAILWAY AGE, FEBRUARY 2024 ISSUE: Railway Age is proud to recognize 25 ‘Fast Trackers’ Under 40 in 2024.
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Railway Age’s 2024 ‘Fast Trackers’ 25 Under 40 Honorees
Railway Age is pleased to announce the 25 “Fast Trackers” selected for this year’s 25 Under 40 awards program.
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25 UNDER 40
RAILWAY AGE, FEBRUARY 2023 ISSUE: Railway Age is proud to recognize 25 ‘Fast Trackers’ Under 40 in 2023.
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People News: PST, MARS, SEPTA, Met Council/Metro Transit
PS Technology (PST) appoints Rushi Patel President and CEO. Also, the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS) welcomes new officers and executive director; the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) appoints…
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Railway Age’s 2023 ‘Fast Trackers’ 25 Under 40 Honorees
Railway Age is pleased to announce the 25 “Fast Trackers” selected for this year’s 25 Under 40 awards program.
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Iowa Interstate Railroad Acquires Iowa City Industrial Campus Parcel
Iowa Interstate Railroad, LLC (IAIS) announced Jan. 10 that it has purchased approximately 30 acres at Iowa’s City Industrial Campus to develop a new rail to truck transloading facility.
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IAIS Dedicates Silvis Yard to Pietrandrea
The Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS) board on Oct. 19 formerly affirmed the naming of its Silvis Yard as Pietrandrea Yard in honor of the retirement of Robert “Bob” Pietrandrea.



















