Battery-powered passenger rail line in Johnson County on hold

CRANDIC cites liability and regulatory concerns in its withdrawal of support

Pop-Up Metro uses existing low-density freight rail lines and battery-propelled passenger cars as an economic, sustainable option for public transit.
Pop-Up Metro uses existing low-density freight rail lines and battery-propelled passenger cars as an economic, sustainable option for public transit. CREDIT POP-UP METRO

A concept that would utilize the CRANDIC rail line for a battery-powered passenger rail between Iowa City and North Liberty is on hold, after the railroad told local stakeholders that leasing the line is not a viable option with “many parts of the ultimate vision yet to be determined.” Johnson County Supervisor Rod Sullivan made […]

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