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Are the railroads required to provide private crossings to landowners?

April 26, 2017crossings landowners private railroads

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Are the railroads required to provide private crossings to landowners?

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The railroads are only required to provide crossings to landlocked property owners. Private crossings are typically established through an agreement by the private landowner and the railroad. Iowa Code 327G.11 requires railroads to construct farm crossings for farming or agricultural purposes.