NEW - April 2008
The April 2008 issue of Railroads Illustrated features a great article written by John Leopard. The article, titled "The Iowa Northern Railway", gives a historical timeline of the Iowa Northern Railway Company starting from when the line was built by the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern including current operations and future plans.
Welcome to Iowa Northern Railway
Iowa Northern Railway Company is an integral part of agriculture and industry in Iowa. In 2007 over 60 million bushels of corn moved over our line providing cost effective transportation that connects grain elevators to production facilities such as ADM and Cargill. Iowa Northern is a proud link in the chain from the farmer´s field to the end product. With the incredible increase of ethanol production, Iowa Northern has become a major provider of service to this burgeoning industry. From the grain railed in for production to the ethanol and co-products railed out to market, Iowa Northern provides quality service on both ends of the process.
Iowa Northern Railway Company is a leader in market development with high service levels, intense attention to customer needs and deep knowledge of regional agricultural marketplace. Iowa Northern has a unique approach to help our customers be more competitive. Iowa Northern operates twenty-four hours, seven days a week, and possesses a strong primary traffic base local to the 163-miles of operation. Major industrial expansion has occurred on the line, with traffic having more than tripled during the last decade. Iowa Northern´s success in a competitive industry has been achieved with its commitment and dedication to personalized customer service.
Iowa Northern Railway Company is located in the heart of the Midwest and connects with virtually every rail system in the nation. Iowa Northern has direct connections to the Union Pacific, Canadian National, Cedar Rapids & Iowa City, and Iowa, Chicago & Eastern. These connections make it possible to reach the Burlington Northern Santa Fe, Kansas City Southern, CSXT, Norfolk Southern, Iowa Interstate, and Canadian Pacific. These connections give our customers cost effective rail service to every market in North America.
Hawkeye Express
The Hawkeye Express is a part of the Iowa Northern family of companies. The Hawkeye Express is primarily used to move fans between Historic Kinnick Stadium and satellite parking areas during Iowa Hawkeye home football games.
Please feel free to contact us for more information about Hawkeye Express.
