December 29, 2025
Ray Goss to Retire as President of R. J. Corman Railroad Company
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. – R. J. Corman Railroad Company today announced that Raymond (Ray) Goss will retire from his role as President effective January 30th, 2026, following a distinguished career spanning five decades in the rail industry and seven years leading R. J. Corman’s short line and switching operations.
"Ray has been an exceptional leader whose steady hand and deep industry knowledge have strengthened our short line operations and elevated our service standards. We are grateful for his dedication and wish him the very best in retirement," said Justin Broyles, President & CEO of R. J. Corman Railroad Group.
Before joining R. J. Corman Railroad Company, Ray Goss built a distinguished reputation in the rail industry. He held various leadership and operational roles at major railroads such as Genesee & Wyoming Inc., Amtrak Corporation, and Canadian Pacific Railway, where he developed expertise in engineering, transportation management, safety initiatives, and customer relations. His broad experience and commitment to excellence positioned him as a respected figure in the field, ultimately leading to his appointment as President of R. J. Corman Railroad Company’s operations.
Under Ray Goss’s leadership, R. J. Corman Railroad Company achieved remarkable growth and modernization. Since 2019, the company expanded its network through strategic acquisitions and new operations, adding the Childersburg Line, Raleigh & Fayetteville Railroad, Knoxville & Cumberland Gap Railroad, as well as the Owego & Harford Railway, Lehigh Railway, and Luzerne & Susquehanna Railway. These additions strengthened R. J. Corman’s presence across key regions and enhanced its ability to serve diverse markets.
Goss also championed transformative infrastructure improvements, securing federal TIGER and CRISI grants to rehabilitate hundreds of miles of track, upgrade bridges, and modernize grade crossings. These investments improved safety, efficiency, and reliability for customers while supporting regional economic development. Under his tenure, the company consistently earned top safety honors, with all short lines receiving Jake Awards in recent years and several earning the prestigious President’s Award for exemplary safety performance. These accomplishments reflect Goss’s unwavering commitment to operational excellence and customer service, leaving a lasting legacy of growth and innovation.
"It has been an honor to lead R. J. Corman’s railroads and work alongside such a talented team,” said Ray Goss. “Together, we’ve advanced safety, improved efficiency, and strengthened relationships with our customers. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished, and I’m confident that they will continue to be leaders in the industry and take the company to new heights."
About R. J. Corman Railroad Company, LLC
R. J. Corman Railroad Company, LLC operates 19 short line railroads in 11 states and is a subsidiary of R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC. Altogether, the company employs approximately 1,400 people in 24 states. In addition to short line railroad and switching operations, R. J. Corman companies provide a broad scope of services to the railroad industry, such as emergency response, track material distribution, track construction, and signal design and construction.
For more information about the company, visit www.rjcorman.com.
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