INDOT Archives

CSX Classification Yard at Avon. (Courtesy of INDOT)

August 12, 2025
News

INDOT Developing 2025 State Rail Plan

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is seeking public input on the development of a 2025 State Rail Plan. The SRP—encompassing Class I’s/IIs/IIIs, Amtrak, Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District and five tourist railroads—will outline freight and passenger rail planning activities that the department said will “achieve the state’s objective to provide a safe, efficient, and convenient transportation system” and guide future investment decisions. Feedback is due Sept. 10.

From Left to Right: Federal Railroad Administrator Amit Bose, NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy, AAR President and CEO Ian Jefferies, and INDOT Commissioner Michael Smith.

January 19, 2024
Regulatory

Grade Crossing Improvements Discussed at Rail Subcommittee Hearing

Four witnesses on Jan. 18 discussed improving safety at highway-rail grade crossings at a hearing of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

January 30, 2017
Intercity

Hoosier State reverting to Amtrak equipment, services

Amtrak’s Hoosier State passenger train, which operates four days per week between Indianapolis and Chicago, will revert to railcars, locomotives and on-board services supplied by Amtrak beginning March 1, replacing equipment and services that had been provided by Iowa Pacific Holdings.

January 30, 2015
Intercity

Contract extension for Amtrak Hoosier State

The Indiana Department of Transportation has granted Amtrak a contract extension until April 15, 2015 to continue operating the Indianapolis-Chicago Hoosier State train.