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The Wisconsin Rail Plan 2050 includes policies for railroad crossings, freight rail, Wisconsin’s state-owned rail system, long distance passenger rail, intercity rail, and commuter rail. The plan discusses rail data trends, existing and possible future service levels, rail system conditions, and commodity freight movements. Future rail-related improvements or plans are outlined in a user-friendly format.
Public and stakeholder engagement is a vital part of the planning process.
The draft Public Involvement Plan for the 2027 Wisconsin Rail Plan can be viewed here.
Comments on the draft Public Involvement Plan for the 2027 Wisconsin Rail Plan will be accepted through October 30, 2026 and may be submitted through the online comment form below.
Wisconsin Rail Plan - Comment Form
Comments may also be submitted by email to bped.dtim@dot.wi.gov, or by mail to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's Division of Transportation Investment Management, Bureau of Planning and Economic Development, 4822 Madison Yards Way, P.O. Box 7913, Madison, WI 53707-7913.
To view WisDOT’s Wisconsin Rail Plan 2050 and its appendices, please use the links below. This is the currently adopted plan until the 2027 update is complete.
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Bureau of Planning and Economic Development
PO Box 7913
Madison, WI 53705