What this tracks
This dataset maps active railroad lines across Kansas, including ownership, location markers, and operational details.
Why it matters to you
If you’re considering buying property near train tracks, this data tells you whether the line is actively used and by which operator — crucial for noise and vibration concerns. Business owners shipping goods can identify which rail companies serve specific stretches of track when negotiating freight contracts. Farmers in Kansas can check if nearby rail segments are part of the Primary Freight Network for grain transport planning.
How to read this data
RailroadOwner — The company operating the track (e.g., “VSR”).
BeginMile/EndMile — Physical markers along the track (e.g., 22.0 to 24.18 means this segment starts at milepost 22).
LRSKey — The railroad’s internal name for the segment (e.g., “V & S_MEDICINE LODGE” suggests this serves Medicine Lodge, KS).
Try it yourself
Search the map for railroad segments near your property using the mile marker range (BeginMile/EndMile) to assess potential train activity levels.