Trail Planning

Railbanking and Purchase Agreement Template

By: Rails to Trails Conservancy CONTRACT
September 1, 2006

Railbanking and Purchase Agreement TemplateDownload

This document is a sample agreement between a non-profit or political subdivision and a railroad for interim trail use/railbanking. The document serves as a resource and should not be relied on as a substitute for obtaining legal advice from a licensed attorney.

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