Rail Transportation
Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railway Company
The BNSF is among the largest railroads in the U.S. today with track mileage totaling nearly 34,000 miles covering 28 states and two Canadian provinces. Map provided.
Norfolk Southern Railway Company
The Norfolk Southern Railway Company operates more than 14,400 miles of track in 22 states in the Southeast and Midwest, as well as in Ontario, Canada. The NS operates 44 miles of track in Iowa running from Des Moines to Burlington, most of which are trackage rights on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe. Map provided.
Burlington Junction Railway
The BJRY provides switching operations in Burlington and Mount Pleasant. The railroad operates a total of 3.5 miles (3.0 miles in Burlington and 0.5 miles in Mount Pleasant).
Mount Pleasant is also an arrival and departure point for Amtrak passengers. The station is located on North Adams Street and parking is available. The California Zephyr operates over the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) tracks in southern Iowa, providing daily trips in both directions.