Iowa Interstate Railroad

Headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the Iowa Interstate Railroad Ltd. (IAIS), operates over 500 miles between Omaha, Nebraska and Chicago, Illinois on the former Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific mainline, with a branch line from Bureau to Peoria in Illinois.

IAIS was created on November 2, 1984, it is one of the "oldest" regional railroads in existence with connections to all major Class 1 carriers at various points on its line. As a result, IAIS customers are able to ship their goods to or from anywhere in North America.

In America’s Heartland, the IAIS primarily transports grain, agricultural products, steel, scrap, appliances, intermodal containers and trailers, chemicals and forest products.

The IAIS plays an integral part in its customer’s expansion from a regional to a global market base. With its customer-driven operation, the IAIS has successfully increased its customer base.

"The IAIS delivers solutions, performance and dedication.
It strives to offer the most timely and
consistent service in the industry"

Services

IAIS provides train service between Chicago, Illinois and Omaha, Nebraska, seven days a week. Additional services, include:

* Industrial Switching
* Transload Services
* Intermodal Capabilities

Economic Development

IAIS is committed to long term growth...

* working to expand existing industries
* assisting in the location of new industries
* identifying sources of funding for construction and expansion with state, local and federal agencies.

http://www.iaisrr.com/