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      Officers

      The One Source service provider for Railroad and related industries. 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 over 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

Our Companies

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Railroad Services Construction

  • Rail Replacement
  • Cut & Slide
  • Tie Replacement
  • Surfacing
  • New Construction
  • Undercutting
Emergency

Railroad Services Emergency

  • 24/7 emergency dispatch
  • Strategically located field offices
  • Re-railing locomotives & cars
  • Post derailment clean-up
  • Hazmat removal
  • Storm repair
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Signaling

  • Full service signal engineering, design and installation
  • System assembly and wiring
  • Warehousing and logistics
  • Maintenance and testing
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Storm Team

  • 24/7 emergency dispatch
  • Rapid reaction time
  • Collaborated R. J. Corman resources
  • Clean up, re-railing, reconstruction
  • Environmental remediation
  • Temporary infrastructure
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Material Sales

  • Full service material management
  • Inventory procurement
  • Strategic yard locations
  • Point-of-use deliveries
  • Unassisted deliveries
  • Scrap reclamation
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Railroad Company

  • Short line railroad operator
  • Award winning service
  • Nineteen short line railroads
  • Located in 11 states
  • Railcar Storage
  • Transloading
  • Industrial Development
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Railroad Switching

  • Multiple industrial switching operations throughout the US.
  • Railcar loading and unloading at customer facilities
  • In-house railroad maintenance and material handling
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Distribution Centers

  • Secure storage
  • Over 200,000 square feet under roof
  • 30 ton overhead crane
  • Transloading capabilities
  • Custom tailored solutions

Organization

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Many Parts, One Source

R. J. Corman is the One Source service provider for all facets of railroading. Although we are made up of several entities, our individual companies come together to form a custom package to respond to our customers’ unique needs. All companies and service groups are unified under one R. J. Corman banner and adhere to the same set of core values in order to provide consistent, high-quality solutions for our customers.

 

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Recent Projects

Rail Upgrade Enhances MW/MB Operations with R. J. Corman’s Industrial Development Group Partnership

R. J. Corman Railroad Company’s Industrial Development Group recently had the opportunity to assist an existing customer in Clarksville, TN, with planning and executing a railroad track expansion at their facility, thereby enabling increased rail capacity and improved operations.&nbsp...

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Winston Salem Southbound (WSSB) Yard Upgrade at High Point Yard in North Carolina

R. J. Corman Railroad Services Non-Emergency Division team successfully completed and upgraded a crucial section of the Winston Salem Southbound (WSSB) at High Point Yard in North Carolina. This project represents a significant milestone in our commitment to enhancing infrastructure and delivering...

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R. J. Corman Railroad Services Constructs Award Winning New Track in Wells, Maine for CSX

The new track construction of the nearly 6-mile siding between Wells, Maine, and North Berwick, Maine, performed by R. J. Corman Railroad Services, is a testament to R. J. Corman's commitment to innovation and high-quality work. This project required extensive planning, adaptability, and meticulous ...

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R. J. Corman Switching: Multiple Lines of Service at Westlake, Louisiana.

In 2022, R. J. Corman Railroad Switching Company, LLC, a subsidiary of R. J. Corman Railroad Group, was awarded a contract to provide a chemical company with switching services for its operations in Westlake, Louisiana.At the Westlake location, R. J. Corman holds a diverse set of heavy equipment and...

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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 relationships. This past year saw significant achievements fueled by strategic planning, capital investments, and dedication to operational...

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Newsroom

News

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R. J. Corman Signaling’s Shane Burks II Selected to Join the 2025–26 Leadership Lexington Class

August 13, 2025

We are proud to announce that Shane Burks II, R. J. Corman Signaling Project Manager, has been selected to participate in the prestigious 2025–26 Leadership Lexington… Read More
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R. J. Corman Tour de Lex: Celebrating Community, Legacy, and Lexington’s 250th Anniversary

July 31, 2025

On Saturday, July 26, 2025, R. J. Corman Railroad Group proudly served as the main sponsor of the R. J. Corman Tour de Lex, a family-friendly cycling event held in… Read More
Cohort 2 of UK's SEEK Program visits R. J. Corman Railroad Company Lexington Yard
Future Engineers Get a Front-Row Seat to R. J. Corman’s Rail Operations

July 31, 2025

This summer, R. J. Corman welcomed students from the University of Kentucky’s Summer Engineering Exploration Kamp (SEEK), a program designed to spark curiosity among… Read More
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Press Releases

R. J. Corman Appoints Justin Broyles Interim President & CEO

June 27, 2025

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky – R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is pleased to… Read More
R. J. Corman President & CEO, Ed Quinn, Announces Resignation

June 04, 2025

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky - Ed Quinn, President and CEO of R. J. … Read More
R. J. Corman Railroad Company, LLC Appoints Donnie Stilwell as Vice President of Operations South

February 18, 2025

R. J. Corman Railroad Company, LLC is pleased to announce the… Read More
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Locations

From the Atlantic to the Rockies

The R. J. Corman Railroad Group national headquarters is located in Central Kentucky in the City of Nicholasville. There are over 70 strategically placed field offices in 23 different states across the US. Use the map to discover more about our locations.

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Careers

Interested in joining our team?

R. J. Corman companies are looking for quality individuals to fill available positions in railroad related service occupations. We offer competitive pay and benefits, on-the-job and classroom training, and unique assignments.

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