Are you interested in providing feedback on passenger rail in Indiana?

Are you interested in providing feedbacking on freight rail in Indiana?

Are you interested in providing feedback for both (passenger and freight rail) in Indiana?

This year, the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is updating its State Rail Plan (SRP). This 2025 SRP encompasses the Class I, Class II, and Class III freight railroads, intercity passenger railroad (Amtrak), commuter railroad (Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District), and five tourist railroads that contribute significantly to the Hoosier State’s growing economy and improved quality of life benefits for its residents. The SRP outlines freight and passenger rail planning activities that will achieve the state's objective to provide a safe, efficient, and convenient transportation system.

The SRP is a way to connect all these initiatives and allow them to move towards a common goal of optimal rail transportation in the state. In addition, the SRP will guide INDOT’s investment decisions to maintain and improve the rail transportation system, support the movement of freight and passengers in Indiana, and ultimately strengthen the state’s economy and raise the quality of life for all Indiana residents.

The development of a comprehensive SRP offers an opportunity for INDOT to accurately define what the rail system in the state looks like today and the needs for the future. INDOT wants to hear from you!

Legal disclaimer: All information submitted for the State Rail Plan is considered confidential and proprietary in nature. It is and will be the property of the State of Indiana and is intended to be used and retained as such under the laws of the State of Indiana. Findings and conclusions from this survey will be referenced only as a macro roll-up summary or analysis regarding the railroad community of Indiana at large.
Overview Questions

Question Title

* 1. On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the highest, how would you rate Indiana's current rail services and infrastructure?

0 10
Clear
i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

Question Title

* 2. How reliable and resilient is the overall transportation system in Indiana?

Resilience is defined as the ability to be able to withstand, respond to, and quickly recover from potential disruptions.

Reliability is defined as the degree of certainty and predictability in travel times on the transportation system. Reliable transportation systems offer some assurance of attaining a given destination within a reasonable range of an expected time. An unreliable transportation system is subject to unexpected delays, increasing costs for system users.

Question Title

* 3. What improvements would help improve the reliability or resilience of the transportation network in Indiana? (Please be as specific as possible)

Question Title

* 4. How competitive is the rail network compared to other modes in Indiana?

Question Title

* 5. Please rank the following types of freight projects that the Indiana Department of Transportation should prioritize to improve the state's economic competitiveness, with "1" being most important and "5" being least important. This question assumes adequate federal, state, or public-private partnership funding is available.

You can rank the choices by using the arrow keys inside of the corresponding boxes or by clicking and dragging the choices themselves.

Question Title

* 6. Are there any other types of freight and passenger rail projects that should be prioritized by the Indiana Department of Transportation to improve the state's economic competitiveness?

Question Title

* 7. Are there specific projects that would help improve the economic competitiveness of the rail network in Indiana?

Question Title

* 8. If you answered yes to the question above, please provide details.

Question Title

* 9. Are there federal and state transportation regulations that are a barrier to economic competitiveness in the state?

Question Title

* 10. If you answered yes to the question above, please provide details.

Question Title

* 11. How often do you or your business use rail now?

Question Title

* 12. How much do you agree with the following statement? Railroads in my area are safe.

Question Title

* 13. How much do you agree with the following statement? Railroad crossings in my area are safe.

Choose Your Own Survey

Question Title

* 14. Please select your preferred survey experience.

T