2026 State Rail Plan is nearing completion as the Oklahoma Department of Transportation asks residents and stakeholders to review the latest draft before it is finalized.

2026 State Rail Plan enters final review
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2026 State Rail Plan and Oklahoma’s rail priorities

The document gives ODOT a framework for taking inventory of rail lines across the state and reviewing how those lines are used. It also looks at the role rail service plays in Oklahoma’s economy, while covering rail-service goals, safety improvement projects, possible infrastructure work and financing challenges.

According to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, the State Rail Plan addresses existing Oklahoma rail services, including both passenger and freight rail. The draft also identifies priority projects and helps position the state for federal funding processes.

Public comments on the ODOT State Rail Plan

The previous version of the plan was completed in 2021, according to agency officials cited in a press release. The latest draft is now open for public review as ODOT moves toward completing the planning process.

Oklahoma residents and other stakeholders can review information about the plan and submit comments through the official ODOT Rail Plan website until June 15.