#short-line-railroads
(4 articles)PE firms reshape US rail landscape, acquire short-line control
Private equity firms are rapidly acquiring ownership of America's 600+ short-line railroads, fundamentally reshaping the freight rail landscape. These small carriers operate nearly 50,000 miles of tra
Rail groups push back on truck weight increase in infrastructure bill
The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee's markup of the BUILD America 250 Act—the surface transportation reauthorization bill—has triggered strong objections from short line railroads and
R.J. Corman CEO Named ASLRRA Chairman; Leadership Transition
Justin Broyles, president and CEO of R.J. Corman, has been formally installed as chairman of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) effective April 14, 2025. This leadershi
$2.04B Federal CRISI Rail Grants Now Open for 2025-2026
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced the opening of applications for $2.04 billion in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grants covering fiscal years 2025