Indiana Railroad Tracks Become Trails After Two Years of Silence
Published Date: 1/23/2026
Notice
Summary
The Central Railroad Company of Indianapolis is officially ending service and abandoning two short rail lines in Kokomo, Indiana, totaling about 1.77 miles. Since no trains have run there for over two years, the city plans to turn these tracks into trails for everyone to enjoy. This change means no more freight trains on these lines, and local workers affected will get protections during the switch.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Employee Protections for Affected Railroad Workers
Any employee adversely affected by the abandonment will be protected under the Oregon Short Line Railroad decision (360 I.C.C. 91 (1979)). Affected employees may seek review of whether this protection is adequate under the statute cited in the notice.
1.77 Miles of Track Converted to Trails
The Central Railroad Company of Indianapolis will abandon two rail segments totaling about 1.77 miles in Kokomo, Indiana (Zip Code 46903). The City of Kokomo intends to acquire the Lines for trail use, and the abandonment exemption is set to become effective on February 22, 2026, unless a stay or offer of financial assistance is filed.
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