Greg Nation
Section Head
Email: Greg.Nation@ardot.gov
Phone: (501) 569-2604
Paulette Rice, PMP
Railroad Crossing Coordinator
Email: Paulette.Rice@ardot.gov
Phone: (501) 569-2557
Overview
The Railroad Coordination Section works with rail companies, ARDOT staff, local officials, and others to coordinate construction projects, inspections, and other highway-related activities occurring within railroad right of way. The Railroad Coordination Section also administers the Railway-Highway Crossing Program (Section 130), the purpose of which is to identify and eliminate hazards at railway-highway at-grade crossings.
Section Responsibilities
Key Railroad Coordination Section responsibilities are listed below:
- Administer the FHWA Railway-Highway Crossing Program (Section 130).
- Coordinate ARDOT work within railroad right of way with all railroad companies in Arkansas.
- Assist in the development of studies and statewide plans related to railroad activities.
Planning Documents and Studies
State Action Plan (Pending)
![Cover photo of Arkansas State Rail Plan](https://www.ardot.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Rail-Plan-ES-791x1024.jpg)
State Rail Plan (2015)
The Arkansas State Rail Plan provides a comprehensive overview of the State’s freight and passenger rail system. The Plan includes (among other contents) an inventory of rail assets; discussion of passenger rail service; analysis of the economic impacts of freight rail service; trends and forecasts; infrastructure needs and opportunities; and a long-range investment program.
Executive Summary
Full Document
Arkansas High Speed Passenger Rail Study (2020)
Executive Summary
Full Document
Links
![Railroad Crossing Photo](https://www.ardot.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/railroadX-1024x685.jpg)
![Railroad Photo](https://www.ardot.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/railroadX1.jpg)
![Railroad Photo](https://www.ardot.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Train-03-1024x569.jpg)