State Rail Network

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Class I Railroads

BNSF Railway 798
Union Pacific 1,193
Total 1,991

Short Line Railroads

No Short Line railroads reported.

2022 Source: Association of American Railroads (AAR). Data represents most recent available annual reporting. AAR Logo

Moving Nevada's Economy. Connecting Communities.

Nevada may be land-locked, but freight rail connections are helping the Silver State attract new warehousing, distribution and manufacturing operations seeking a West Coast hub.

Originating

Top Commodities Originating
Stone, Clay & Glass Products N/A
Nonmetallic Minerals N/A
Waste & Scrap N/A
Intermodal N/A
Metallic Ores N/A
Other N/A
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Received

Top Commodities Received / Terminated
Coal N/A
Chemicals N/A
Cement N/A
Petroleum Products N/A
Lumber & Wood Products N/A
Other N/A
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NEVADA'S

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One Nevada Transportation Plan

Infrastructure

Join the movement in support of freight rail in your state and across North America.

Why Freight Rail Matters

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Supports Manufacturing

Rail connects manufacturers with suppliers and customers across North America, efficiently moving raw materials and finished goods.

Strengthens Agriculture Icon

Strengthens Agriculture

Rail helps move crops, forest products, fertilizers and other agricultural goods efficiently and affordably.

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Reduces Congestion

Moving freight by rail removes trucks from highways, helping reduce traffic and wear on road infrastructure.

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Protects the Environment

Freight rail is significantly more fuel efficient than moving freight by truck, helping reduce fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions.

Rail at Work

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Safety

FRA Data Shows Major Rail Safety Gains in 2025

Washington, D.C. – New data from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) shows 2025 was a historic year for freight rail safety. Accident and injury rates…

Policy Issues

Rail Policy Landscape in the 117th Congress

Washington, D.C. — As the 117th Congress dives into its work—and committee assignments and leadership roles have been finalized—we now know more about the key…

Economic Impact

Three Reasons to Love America’s Freight Trains

Washington, D.C. — The allure of railroading in America is undeniable. It’s an intrinsic part of our nation’s history and identity—steel wheels on steel rail…

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44 percent
decrease
in rail rates on average from 1981 to today.

That means the average rail customer today can ship significantly more freight for about the same price they paid 40 years ago. 

State Director

Nevada
Nate Kaplan

Nate Kaplan

State Director

With a decade of experience working in the rail industry, Nate covers the Western United States and parts of New England for GoRail. His background in local, state, and federal government makes him an effective transportation and public policy leader.

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