Real Estate Section

Mastering Rail Land for the Future

Real estate has long been intertwined with rail’s growth, and this Section explores the complexities of managing and leveraging railroad land. Members tackle challenges from transactions to optimizing land use, ensuring rail property retains its historic and economic value.

Our Vision

The Real Estate Section builds on rail’s deep-rooted connections with land and infrastructure, focusing on the essential collaboration between railroads, utilities, and public agencies. From managing right-of-way challenges like BNSF’s Project Safe Distance to addressing homelessness on railroad property, this Section delves into critical issues affecting rail infrastructure. It also explores leveraging GIS technology for efficient right-of-way cost estimation and provides insights into utility coordination on large-scale rail projects. By bridging tradition with modern infrastructure solutions, this Section equips real estate professionals with essential tools for the rail industry.