Oklahoma Department of Transportation set to update statewide rail plan

FOX23 News

Paris Rain May 27, 2026

OKLAHOMA — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is updating its statewide rail plan, which is a federally required document that helps guide the future of rail transportation across the state.

ODOT officials said the plan focuses on more than trains. According to the agency, it's designed to address safety, commerce and long-term transportation needs in Oklahoma.

"The federal government requires us to submit a rail plan to ensure that we're aligned to move forward and see what the state is planning for rail and ensure we have communication and collaboration with the public and all of our rail partners in the state of Oklahoma," said Jared Schwennesen, ODOT's Head of Multimodal and Planning.

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