Kentucky’s railroad history begins in the first half of the 19th century as the commonwealth’s identity was shifting from a frontier to state and America as a whole was expanding westward.

(Courtesy of KYTC) The Kentucky freight rail system (see map above) is operated by five Class I, one Class II (regional), and 12 Class III (short line) railroads. It comprised approximately 2,800 ...

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Friday a $6 million state investment to enhance Kentucky’s rail and riverports and increase economic opportunities, efficiency and connectivity for ...

Planners in Kentucky are seeking public feedback on their draft of a plant to enhance rail service in their state. The plan, the 2024 Kentucky Statewide Rail Plan, identifies strategies for rail ...

Transportation planners are completing the 2024 Kentucky Statewide Rail Plan and invite the public to provide feedback. Two virtual public meeting sessions will be held January 21st, at 1 p.m. and 5 p ...

The 2024 Kentucky Statewide Rail Plan is a high-level guidance document that provides a snapshot of current operations and opportunities to increase Kentucky’s economic growth and improve ...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) planners are completing the 2024 Kentucky Statewide Rail Plan and invite the public to provide feedback on the current draft to help guide ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working to complete the 2024 Statewide Rail Plan and is seeking input for the current draft. The six-chapter plan discusses the current state ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Kentucky Transportation Cabinet planners want the public's input on future rail service in the Commonwealth. KYTC has completed a draft of the 2024 Kentucky Statewide ...