RDC Operating Entities - Iowa Interstate Railroad

Background
The Iowa Interstate Railroad ("IAIS") was founded in 1984 to operate on the former Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific mainline between Chicago and Omaha in the USA. This trackage was purchased by Heartland Rail Corporation from the Rock Island's trustee in order to preserve the lines as a through route. IAIS is one of the "oldest" regional railroads in existence with connections to all major Class 1 carriers at various points on its line.

In addition to its role as a transportation company, IAIS is a supplier of information systems through its subsidiary Rail Traffic Control Inc., providing railroad dispatching and transportation consulting services to railways in the USA, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Bolivia.

From 1991 through 2003, IAIS was owned by Heartland Rail Corporation and RDC. Now IAIS is a wholly owned subsidiary of RDC.

Operating Statistics

Statistics as of December 31, 2006

Major Traffic Flows

Length
in Km. Length
in Miles Annual Tonnage Locomotives Wagons Grain
Ethanol
Coal
Steel
Lumber
Intermodal
Trailers
Chemicals

1,005
623 6.7 Million 42 1,821


	News Archive Safety is an important component of RDC's culture. Iowa Interstate twice received the Gold Harriman for its excellent safety record. In 2007, IAIS completed almost 400,000 hours of safe activity; and in 2003, completed a full year with no reportable injuries. In addition, in May 2002, Iowa Interstate was nationally recognized for its safety record during 2001 and awarded the "E. H. Harriman Certificate of Commendation" for two or more years of continuous improvement in employee safety. To view the PDF files below, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader® installed or download free software version. (clicking on the Title will open a New Window in your browser)

IAIS IN PRINT:	(PDF 40k)	Iowa railroads upgrade as shipping demands surge 2-Jun-2008 The Des Moines Register
	(PDF 223k)	Chasing QJ's in Iowa Sept. 2007 Railfan & Railroad
	(PDF 58k)	Gaining speed on the Interstate April 2007 Progressive Railroading (© Trade Press Publishing)
	(PDF 83k)	Can ethanol get a ticket to ride? 1-Feb-2007 The Wall Street Journal (© Dow Jones & Co.)
NEWS RELEASES:	(PDF 24k)	IAIS receives Gold Harriman Memorial Safety Award. Again. 15-May-2008
	(PDF 19k)	Iowa Interstate announces GE locomotive purchase 22-Apr-2008
	(HTML)	IADOT News Release: Amtrak feasibility study of passenger rail service from Quad Cities to Iowa City released 18-Apr-2008
	(PDF 225k)	Patriot Renewable Fuels & IAIS partner on track project 10-Jul-2007
	(PDF 21k)	Iowa Interstate acquires L&S 3-Jan-2007
	(PDF 22k)	Iowa Interstate acquires CBGR 11-Jul-2006
	(PDF 109k)	Iowa Interstate announces expansion 3-Feb-2006
	(PDF 19k)	IAIS awarded $32 million RRIF loan 7-Jul-2005
	(PDF 28k)	Iowa Interstate becomes full AAR Member 18-Jan-2005
	(PDF 72k)	Iowa Interstate announces executive appointment 15-Jul-2004
	(PDF 151k)	IAIS receives Harriman Memorial Safety Award 7-May-2004
	(PDF 99k)	IAIS wins ASLRRA's 2003 Gold Safety Award 26-Mar-2004
	(PDF 13k)	RDC purchases Iowa Interstate 2-Jan-2004
	(PDF 13k)	Iowa Interstate announces senior management changes 20-Jun-2002
	(PDF 20k)	The Iowa Interstate Railroad receives a Harriman Memorial Safety Award 3-May-2002

Recommended Links

	DVDs by Revelation Video
	"Rock Island Rooster" (75 minutes -- Chinese QJ 2-10-2s come to America and highlights of their first public excursion, Sept. 2006) "Hawkeye QJ" (55 minutes -- footage of the QJs steam-hauled freight run on IAIS, June 2007)
	Unofficial IAIS photo archive and railfan guide
	RailARC - the ultimate IAIS photo archive
	Rock Island Technical Society
	Historical Overview of the Rock Island
	IAIS photos on RailPictures.net

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All photographs are the property of RDC. Unauthorized duplication is prohibited.



	USA: Iowa Interstate Railroad, Ltd.	The national anthem of the USA should be playing in the background (length 0:58)


	Photo Gallery More photos of Iowa Interstate's operations can be found in our Photo Gallery. Link to IAIS For more details, please visit the official IAIS website at www.IAISRR.com (this link will open a New Window in your browser).


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