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  • About
    • Officers

      Officers

      Our Executive Team and Board of Directors are highly experienced members of the Railroad Industry and bring perspectives from several Class I railroads as well as other transportation and service related fields.
    • Organization
    • History

      History

      In 1973, Richard J. Corman founded our company. In a little over 35 years, he turned a railroad service company with a single backhoe into one of the nation's leading railroad service providers.
    • Vision & Safety

      Vision & Safety

      Our vision is to be the BEST service provider to the railroad and related industries. SAFETY is our highest priority.
    • Locations

    In 1973, Richard J. Corman founded our company. In a little over 35 years, he turned a railroad service company with a single backhoe into one of the nation's leading railroad service providers.
  • Companies
    • Railroad Services Construction

      Railroad Services Construction

      Our 50 years in the railroad industry equips us with the experience and knowledge to consistently meet customers' needs.
    • Railroad Services Emergency

      Railroad Services Emergency

      We are on call 24/7 to make sure you get rapid responses to emergencies. Our strategically located field offices enable us to get on site quickly.
    • Signaling

      Signaling

      We excel in developing communication solutions. From engineering highway crossing warning systems to wayside signals, we can provide turnkey services at any level.
    • Storm Team

      Storm Team

      These crews and their equipment are formed from the combined resources of multiple companies to provide a concentrated, immediate response to natural disasters.
    • Material Sales

      Material Sales

      With strategically located material yards, we provide customers with safe, high-quality and cost-effective inventory management and point-of-use delivery.
    • Railroad Company

      Railroad Company

      Our 19 short line railroads operate in 11 states serving customers with a wide variety of commodities. We have 30+ years of experience providing safe and reliable transportation.
    • Railroad Switching

      Railroad Switching

      We provide railroad operational support to a wide variety of industrial facilities that ship via rail. Our services can be greatly customized to suit our customers’ needs.
    • Distribution Centers

      Distribution Centers

      We stand ready to provide secure material warehousing and transloading services to customers in locations with or without railroad access.
    • My Old Kentucky Dinner Train

      My Old Kentucky Dinner Train

      With year-round excursions in Kentucky’s beautiful countryside, this passenger dining experience offers the perfect pairing of delicious food and delightful scenery.
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  • Contact
    • Careers
    • Bidding Opportunities

      Bidding Opportunities

      Find out how to bid on funded projects for R. J. Corman.
    • Real Estate Services

      Real Estate Services

      To request wire line or pipe line installation, maps or entry onto railroad property, visit this page.

    Corporate Offices

    859-881-7521

    Derailment Emergency

    1-800-772-9091

    Email

    info@rjcorman.com

Railroad CompanyQuality & Reliability You Can Depend On.

We proudly operate 19 short line railroad companies spanning Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia. We have access to all Class I Railroads - BNSF, CN, Canadian Pacific, CSX Transportation, CPKC , Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific. R. J. Corman Railroad Company stands ready to serve your transportation and logistics needs.

Services Include:

  • Carload Service
  • Track Leasing
  • Railcar Leasing
  • Industrial Development
  • Transloading
  • Load Adjustments
  • Warehouse Space
  • Distribution
  • Railcar Storage
  • Logistics

 

Operation Lifesaver LogoAwards:

American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association Jake Award with Distinction, which recognizes short line railroads for safety: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 

American Short Line and Regional Railroad Business Development Award, which recognizes member companies that design and implement the most innovative and successful marketing initiatives in the small railroad industry: 2005, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2021 

Argus Rail Win-Win Award: 2013 

CSX Short Line Business Development Award: 2019

American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association President's Award: 2018, 2020, 2023  

Railway Age Magazine Short Line of the Year: 2007, 2021 

 

aluminum coils What We Haul

 R. J. Corman Railroad Company hauls a variety of commodities along its various short line railroads.

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Impressive Rehabilitation Project Brings Myrtle Beach’s Business Connection to R. J. Corman Line

R. J. Corman is committed to providing continued growth and improvement for its customers. Seeing a great opportunity, R. J. Corman presented an idea to L&W Supply... Read More

Pennsylvania Lines Delivering Carload Growth Through Innovation and Customer Focus

R. J. Corman Railroad Company Pennsylvania Lines (RJCP) continues to be a major player in the region's rail industry, driving growth and fostering strong customer ... Read More

Record Breaking Grain Volumes on the Memphis Line

While serving multiple functions, the R. J. Corman Memphis Line is a vital conduit for farm product shipping. This short line railroad has experienced a fantastic seas... Read More

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