RSA 228:60-a Railroad Right-of-Way.

I. No railroad right-of-way in this state shall be used for any purpose that would unreasonably limit the ability to restore rail service over the right-of-way at minimum cost if such service were to be required in the future.
II. If the commissioner is unable to acquire a railroad right-of-way by purchase or otherwise, he may proceed to condemn such right-of-way pursuant to RSA 228:59. This right of condemnation shall include such land as would be necessary to bypass an area where the original right-of-way has been irrecoverably destroyed or altered.
III. Any land acquired pursuant to paragraph II may be used for recreational purposes in conjunction with the statewide trail system provided for in RSA 216-F, subject to its being made available for rail use if necessary.