The One Source service provider for Railroad and related industries. 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.
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.
Our vision is to be the BEST service provider to the railroad and related industries. SAFETY is our highest priority.
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.
Our over 50 years in the railroad industry equips us with the experience and knowledge to consistently meet customers' needs.
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.
We excel in developing communication solutions. From engineering highway crossing warning systems to wayside signals, we can provide turnkey services at any level.
These crews and their equipment are formed from the combined resources of multiple companies to provide a concentrated, immediate response to natural disasters.
With strategically located material yards, we provide customers with safe, high-quality and cost-effective inventory management and point-of-use delivery.
Our 19 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.
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.
We stand ready to provide secure material warehousing and transloading services to customers in locations with or without railroad access.
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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Corporate Offices
Derailment Emergency
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky – R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Broyles as Interim President and CEO, effective immediately. This follows the resignation of Ed Quinn, who announced his departure earlier in June.
R. J. Corman Railroad Company is proud to announce that Jake Weir, Senior Director of Industrial Development, has been named a 2025 Rising Star by Progressive Railroading magazine.
RJC Gives Week 2025 marked another year of service as R. J. Corman employees at our Nicholasville headquarters came together in support of their local community. This annual five-day event encourages employees to volunteer and donate to nonprofit organizations, reinforcing our commitment to giving.
This year, our team members contributed a total of 100 volunteer hours and donated 3,000 items.
BID No. 25-156 OHRY 2016 PFRAP Track Rehab- Bid Results
Bid No. 25-172 RJCM KSLIP Track Rehab Project- Labor & Equipment Bid Results
From left to right: Gail Merz (Signaling), Katie Miracle (Agile Project Management), Jeanine Williammee (Commercial Development), Kaitlyn Defler (Financial Planning & Analysis), Christian Howe (Construction Project Management), Andrew Pedersen (Construction Project Management), Andrew Brewer (Accounting Business Partner), and Lexie Parrott (Communications). Not pictured: Joseph Hazel (Events).
We are excited to announce that R. J. Corman Railroad Group will again host Nicholasville's annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show. We are proud to celebrate our nation and the freedoms we can enjoy by showcasing an incredible fireworks display from our headquarters.
The fireworks will be launched on Friday, July 4, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. at the R. J. Corman Nicholasville Farm, with our iconic display trains in full view.
Bid No. 25-155 RJCM KSLIP Track Rehab Materials Bid Results
Bid No. 25-156 OHRY 2016 PFRAP Track Rehab
Addendum 1- Bid No. 25-156 OHRY 2016 PFRAP Track Rehab Q & A