Real Estate
MRL’S REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT OFFERS many services for utilizing railroad property. We are dedicated to supporting MRL’s primary activity – transporting freight. Using rail property for any purpose may involve the resolution of complex issues, which is why all applications go through a rigorous administrative review process. Please make note of the timelines and important instructions involved with each application process.

What do you need to do?
ENVIRONMENTAL ACCESS
Application to occupy railroad property for environmental investigation, clean up due to contamination, or other environmental remediation activities.
REQUEST DOCUMENTS
Request for copy of an agreement, invoice, change to billing address, or any other documents related to your account with MRL.
LEASING
All leasing-related applications can be found here: temporary occupancy, assignments, land Leases, subleases, track leases and lease terminations.
PIPELINE | WIRELINE
Applications for a pipeline or wireline encroachment on railroad property.
FLAGGING
For any projects in which people and equipment will be within 25 feet of railroad tracks, a Flagger is required.
TEAM TRACK
Team track leases are available to our rail shippers with a one time, or occasional, need to transload cars.
PROHIBITED USES
Montana Rail Link limits uses of leased railroad properties. Certain uses are never permitted.
ROAD CROSSING
Applications for existing road crossing can be made online. Please contact MRL Real Estate for new installations.