Iowa Code § 327J.1: Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. “AMTRAK” means the national railroad passenger corporation created under 45 U.S.C. §24101.

2. “Department” means the state department of transportation.

3. “Director” means the director of transportation.

4. “Fund” means the passenger rail service revolving fund created under section 327J.2.

5. “Midwest regional rail system” means the passenger rail system identified through a multistate planning effort in cooperation with AMTRAK.

6. “Passenger rail service” means long-distance, intercity, and commuter passenger transportation, including the midwest regional rail system, which is provided on railroad tracks.