Protecting railroad rights-of-way from interference is essential to safe and efficient rail operations. This substantive session examines the unique state and federal protections available against adverse property claims, including adverse possession, reversionary rights, and condemnation actions. Our seasoned panelists explain federal preemption, state eminent domain laws, rights of first refusal, and other legal mechanisms, using case law and real-world examples to illustrate how these protections operate in different contexts.