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.
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.
Our vision is to be the BEST service provider to the railroad and related industries. SAFETY is our highest priority.
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.
Our over 50 years in the railroad industry equips us with the experience and knowledge to consistently meet customers' needs.
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.
We excel in developing communication solutions. From engineering highway crossing warning systems to wayside signals, we can provide turnkey services at any level.
These crews and their equipment are formed from the combined resources of multiple companies to provide a concentrated, immediate response to natural disasters.
With strategically located material yards, we provide customers with safe, high-quality and cost-effective inventory management and point-of-use delivery.
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.
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.
We stand ready to provide secure material warehousing and transloading services to customers in locations with or without railroad access.
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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Corporate Offices
Derailment Emergency
First responders are known for their self-sacrifice, and timely reactions to emergencies. They display grit, compassion and courage. These individuals are parents, siblings, children, and members of our community. They feel called to action, and help protect people every day. That is what makes these individuals so great, and why R. J. Corman decided to host an appreciation open house style lunch for the Jessamine County first responders.
We had the opportunity to host Lieutenant Governor Jenean Hampton and her Chief of Staff, Steve Knipper at R. J. Corman Headquarters in Nicholasville, Kentucky.
R. J. Corman Railroad Group is pleased to announce a partnership with the Kentucky Labor Cabinet to create an Apprenticeship program. R. J. Corman seeks to continue investing resources into people, and it is expected that this program will help with the recruitment and retention of new employees.
The 2018 R. J. Corman wall calendars are now available!
Thirty years ago, Richard J. Corman purchased his first short line railroad in Bardstown, Kentucky; this acquisition marked the start of what is known today as R. J. Corman Railroad Company. Since that time, we have expanded to eleven short lines, totaling over 900 miles of track in nine states. Rick’s tenacious spirit and drive to succeed have and continue to inspire us to posture ourselves as a leader in the short line railroad industry.
Carolina Lines - Sealed Bid Results
R. J. Corman Railroad Group would like to thank everyone who came out to the first fall company picnic! We had wonderful weather, and a great turnout to celebrate another year of accomplishments within our company.
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Yesterday, Representative Sal Santoro visited R. J. Corman headquarters in Nicholasville, Kentucky to join us for Operation Lifesaver’s first annual Railroad Safety week. Representative Santoro is the Co-Chairman of the Budget Review Sub Committee on Transportation. He also has a young grandson who loves trains, so he understands the importance of educating the public, especially children, on how to be safe around railroad tracks and trains.