Railway Age proudly recognizes Union County Industrial Railroad (UCIR), a North Shore Railroad Company affiliate, and Georgia Central Railway (GC), a Genesee & Wyoming subsidiary, as our 2026 Short Line and Regional Railroads
R.J. Corman Railroad Company on Jan. 5 announced that Matthew (Matt) Igoe will join the organization as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately.
R.J. Corman Railroad Company on Dec. 29 announced that Raymond (Ray) Goss will retire from his role as President effective Jan. 30, 2026, following a five-decade career in the rail industry including seven years leading R.J. Corman’s short line and switching operations.
The city of Winter Haven, Fla., lands a $1.5 million grant to extend rail access within the Central Florida Integrated Logistics Park, which is served by CSX. Also, Norfolk Southern (NS)-partner The Anderson-DuBose Company breaks ground on a Tennessee distribution facility; and BNSF welcomes to its network ALCIVIA, which recently completed major construction milestones at its new train shuttle loading facility in Hager City, Wis.
Consistent with his objective to “increase transparency at the agency,” Surface Transportation Board (STB) Chairman Patrick Fuchs on Feb. 21 provided an update on recent actions to “facilitate and expedite resolution” of several long-standing Board proceedings.
R.J. Corman Railroad Company hires Donnie Stilwell as Vice President of Operations South. Also, Victoria Baecher Wassmer and Hughey Newsome join Seattle’s Sound Transit as Deputy CEO and Chief Financial Officer, respectively.
R. J. Corman Railroad Group dedicated Feb. 3-7 to reinforcing its commitment to safety, with each day focused on a different topic to ensure team members are “well-informed and prepared to maintain a safe working environment,” the company reported.
RAILWAY AGE, FEBRUARY 2025 ISSUE: Railway Age proudly recognizes 25 ‘Fast Trackers’ Under 40 in 2025 who are making a real difference.
Railway Age is pleased to announce the 25 “Fast Trackers” selected for this year’s 25 Under 40 awards program.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) Rail Division have awarded $7.5 million and $12.9 million, respectively, to rail projects at short lines and ports in their states.
