Indiana Code Title 8. Utilities and Transportation § 8-3-1.5-3

Sec. 3. The department is hereby authorized to provide financial assistance, within the limits of the funds appropriated for this purpose, for the continuation of operations and maintenance of any railroad within the State as provided for in the federal Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973  1, or other relevant federal legislation. The department may also act as the agent in cooperation with any local or regional transportation authority, local government units, any group of rail users, or any person, and the federal government in any rail service continuation program.