Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 462. Railroads § 462.241

Sec. 241. If a railroad, bridge, or tunnel company, including a non-Michigan railroad company authorized to own and operate a railroad in this state, is unable to agree for the purchase of any real or personal property or franchises required for the purpose of its incorporation, including, but not limited to, yards, terminals, depots, and freight service facilities, it may acquire title to the property in the manner and by the proceedings prescribed in the uniform condemnation procedures act, Act No. 87 of the Public Acts of 1980, being sections 213.51 to 213.77 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. However, a railroad, bridge, or tunnel company shall not, except for crossing, take the track or right-of-way of any other railroad company.