Wisconsin Rail Plan

Planning Now to Move Tomorrow

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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is updating its 2023 State Rail Plan, with an expected completion date of Summer 2027. Wisconsin Rail Plan 2027 will set Wisconsin’s priorities for the passenger rail, commuter rail, freight rail, and rail crossing safety for the next 30 years.  The plan will present rail conditions and trends, existing and possible future service levels, and commodity freight movements.  Rail-related policies will be developed, and rail-related improvements or plans identified.

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  • Review of existing plans
  • Data Assessment and GIS Base Mapping
  • Review of current WisDOT Guidance
  • Preliminary Stakeholder and public engagement
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About

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.  

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Public Involvement

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.

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Plan

Download / Print The Plan PDF

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Download / Print The 2023 Plan PDF

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.

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