Railway Age

From Class I to Short Line and Back

Since 2020, Class I railroads have acquired more than 3,000 miles of trackage from short line and regional carrier—some of ...
Railway Age

Railway Age Announces 2025 Short Line, Regional Railroads of the Year

Railway Age proudly recognizes Rochester & Erie Railway LLC (RER) and Railroad Development Corporation’s Iowa Interstate Railroad LLC (IAIS) as our 2025 Short Line and Regional Railroads of the Year, ...
Morningstar

Union Pacific Working with Short Line Railroads to Expand Businesses’ Access to Rail

The railroad added 15 new Focus Sites to its network; 12 of the new industrial parks are connected through short line railroads Union Pacific Railroad announced today it has added 15 new Focus Sites ...
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Jaguar Transport Holdings completes acquisition of two Washington short lines

JOPLIN, Mo. - Jaguar Transport Holdings has completed its acquisition of two railroads in central Washington state and will begin operating them today (Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025), the company has ...
The Republic

Indiana tax credits for railroad improvements, infrastructure could benefit rural counties

INDIANAPOLIS — State tax credits for qualified rail expenditures on improvements and new infrastructure are expected to help short line railroads compete with other modes of freight transportation and ...
Business Wire

Union Pacific Working with Short Line Railroads to Expand Businesses’ Access to Rail

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Pacific Railroad announced today it has added 15 new Focus Sites across eight states to its network, with 12 of those sites located on short line railroads that ...