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# Central Iowa Rail Port / Merchants Distribution Service

Des Moines, IA

Central Iowa Rail Port / Merchants Distribution Service is a transload facility in Des Moines, Iowa, served by UP. It handles dry bulk, agriculture and building materials.

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## Serving railroads

UP

## Commodities handled

Dry BulkAgricultureBuilding Materials

## Location

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