Press Release from IAIS dated Dec 16, 2010:
Cedar Rapids, Iowa-The Iowa Interstate Railroad Ltd. (IAIS) will begin construction of a new locomotive servicing facility next spring. The building will be located just west of Homestead, Ia on 62 acres of land.
President & CEO Dennis H. Miller commented: “Due to our purchase of larger locomotives over the past several years, we find it necessary to build a new “state of the art” facility to service them. The new building will be equipped with overhead cranes and underground walkways to increase safety and efficiency. We have asked the building architects to incorporate “green” design features into the building as well. The building will accommodate up to 5 large locomotives, as well as include a wash bay and wheel change station. We hope to complete the facility by the end of 2011. Approximately 40 people will be employed at the new site.”
Founded in 1984, IAIS is a regional rail carrier operating 600 miles between Omaha, Nebraska, and Chicago, Illinois, with connections to all major Class 1 carriers. Its headquarters are located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Dennis Miller
President and CEO
Iowa Interstate Railroad Ltd.
– FrankGrizel