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Related Definitions

Railbanking: Condition allowing a railroad to "bank" a corridor for future rail use if necessary. During the interim, alternative trail use is a viable option.

Related Resources

‣ Manual - Acquiring Rail Corridors: A How-To Manual (See chapter 6, "Can You Take Advantage of Railbanking?")

‣ Manual - Secrets of Successful Rail-Trails, (See chapter 7, "What to Do if the Line is Soon to be Abandoned")

‣ Fact Sheet - Railbanking Fact Sheet

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