Skip to main content

Use & Occupancy of MassDOT Rail Property

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) offers businesses, utilities, and other organizations the opportunity to apply for the Use & Occupancy of Rail Property.

This program enables access to MassDOT-owned rail property for a variety of uses such as utility installations, environmental assessments, and construction projects.

What you need to know

Types of Use & Occupancy Agreements

MassDOT offers several types of agreements depending on your proposed use:

  • Right of Entry (ROE): Short-term access for tasks such as site inspections, surveys, or environmental assessments.
  • License Agreements: For long-term, non-structural use of property, such as utility installations.
  • Lease Agreements: Allows limited interest in land or property (such as buildings) for a designated period.
  • Easements: Grants permission to use land for specific purposes like utility installations or private crossings.

Fees and Insurance Requirements

  • Administrative Fee: A non-refun

Additional Resources

Open PDF file, 986.01 KB, for Application Use & Occupancy (PDF 986.01 KB)
Open PDF file, 611.84 KB, for Exhibit G (Technical Information) (PDF 611.84 KB)

Address

10 Park Plaza, Suite 3720, Boston, MA 02116
Directions 

Phone

Call Chalita Belfield, Railroad Properties Director at (857) 368-8957

Online

Email: Email Chalita Belfield, Railroad Properties Director at Chalita.Belfield@dot.state.ma.us

Help Us Improve Mass.gov  with your feedback

Please do not include personal or contact information.
Feedback