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Rail Service

Another way to link your business with other parts of the world is through North Dakota's rail system. Our rail system can move mass amounts of product via five railroads.

Click here for a map of North Dakota's Rail System

Quickly and reliably move your products and supplies through one of our two Class I railroads. The Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad operates in North Dakota, including the transcontinental primary line reaching from Seattle to Chicago.

The CP Rail System (Soo Line) also traverses North Dakota on a line connecting Vancouver to Chicago.

To move freight within the state, consider using one of our two Class III (short line) railroads. The Red River Valley & Western primarily serve southeast and central North Dakota. The Dakota, Missouri Valley & Western primarily serve the central and northwestern part of the state.

Amtrak, North Dakota's only passenger rail service operates the Empire Builder from Chicago to Seattle and maintains seven North Dakota stations.

For information about transportation access in North Dakota or to have one of our business development consultants answer specific questions regarding your project, contact us at 1-866-4dakota; 701-328-5300 or email commerce@nd.gov.




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