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The Nevada State Rail Plan is a document that shall set forth policy involving freight and passenger rail including commuter rail in the state, set recommendations and strategies to enhance rail service in the state that benefits the public, and serve as the basis for federal and state investments within Nevada.
This plan brings forth an innovative approach to rail planning designed to help move the state forward in rail planning and towards a more efficient freight transportation system. After working with over 200 stakeholders and identifying over 500 shippers combined with deep data analysis, the plan uncovered that 70% of the trucks on Nevada roads are going to and from California. In creating a rail forward mentality this plan identifies ways to advance the state forward in rail freight for the next 40+ years.
2021 Nevada State Rail Plan
Nevada State Rail Map - Online multilayer, digital map (Takes time to load)
Nevada State Rail Maps - Printable
2021 Nevada Statewide Virtual Rail Summit - February 16, 2021
| Overview of the plans and studies | How to put the plan into action |
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Previous Nevada State Rail Plan
For reference you will find the previous rail plan completed in 2012 below.
2012 Nevada State Rail Plan
- 2012 Nevada State Rail Plan (12 MB)
- 2012 Nevada State Rail Plan – Appendices (36.5 MB)