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    • Officers

      Officers

      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 40 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 18 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.

    24/7 Emergency

    1-800-772-9091

    Office Telephone

    859-881-7521

    Email

    info@rjcorman.com

Featured Article

Signaling Representatives and Lexington Police Officers
August 15, 2022
R. J. Corman Signaling’s Donation to Safety City Helps Educate Thousands of Fayette County’s Future Drivers in Railroad Crossing Safety
Pictured from left to right: Matthew Hamlin, Sr. Systems Engineer, R. J. Corman Signaling, Rich Barsalona, General Manager R. J. Corman Signaling, Rocky Metz, AVP of Engineering R. J. Corman Signaling, Officer Anthany Beatty Jr., and Officer Jerome Bean of the Lexington Police Department, and Mark… Read More

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August 15, 2022

R. J. Corman Signaling’s Donation to Safety City Helps Educate Thousands of Fayette County’s Future Drivers in Railroad Crossing Safety
Pictured from left to right: Matthew Hamlin, Sr. Systems Engineer, R. J. Corman Signaling, Rich Barsalona, General Manager R. J. Corman Signaling, Rocky Metz, AVP of Engineering...Read More

August 4, 2022

R. J. Corman Hosts AAR’s Specially Equipped Freight Car Committee Meetings
This week the R. J. Corman Railroad Group had the honor to host the Association of American Railroads’ Specially Equipped Freight Car Committee (SEFCC) at its headquarters...Read More

August 1, 2022

R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC Announces that Fred Mudge Rejoins its Board of Directors
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky – R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC announces the appointment of Fred Mudge to its Board of Directors, effective August 1st. Mudge, former Secretary of the...Read More

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R. J. Corman Switching: Mechanical Crew Turns Field Repair into Full-Service Conversion of 500 Railcars
TTX Company, a major North American railcar provider, was in need of a skilled mechanical crew with the logistical ability and operational efficiency to repair and re-ste... Read More
R. J. Corman Distribution Centers: Lumber Expansion Project to Serve Canfor Corporation
Fall of 2019 was an exciting time for the R. J. Corman South Union Distribution Center in Woodburn, KY.... Read More
Record Breaking Grain Volumes on the Memphis Line
While serving multiple functions, the R. J. Corman Memphis Line is a vital conduit for farm product shipping.... Read More

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