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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Derailment Emergency
On Tuesday, June 22, the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) awarded the R. J. Corman Central Kentucky Line (RJCC) the prestigious President’s Award, which recognizes outstanding safety records amongst the Association’s many members.
Prompted by conversations during Railroad Day on the Hill, an event organized by the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, Congresswoman Carol Miller, U.S. Representative for West Virginia's 3rd congressional district, and her staff met with R. J. Corman and Alpha Metallurgical Resources (AMR) onsite at the coal load-out facility in Pax, WV on R. J. Corman’s West Virginia Line (RJCV).
Crossing materials.
R. J. Corman Railroad Group is pleased to announce that it will be hosting Nicholasville’s annual Fourth of July fireworks once again! We are incredibly grateful to celebrate our country and the freedoms that we enjoy with an amazing fireworks display launched from our grounds. In times of difficulty like the ones we have endured as a community this past year, love and pride for our country unite us all. R. J. Corman is excited to celebrate together our great nation and the resilience of its people.
Lebanon, TN - On Tuesday, May 25, a group led by the Representative for Tennessee’s 6th congressional district, John W. Rose, visited R. J. Corman Railroad Company Nashville & Eastern Line (NERR) in Lebanon, TN. Rebecca Foster, District Director, and Ray Render, Deputy District Director, both from Tennessee's 6th congressional district, joined Representative Rose for the visit.
Tie disposal of approximately 1939 ties.
1,000 tons Arema #4 ballast.
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky – R. J. Corman Railroad Company, LLC is pleased to welcome Eric Hosey as Vice President of Operations, effective immediately. Hosey, who brings an extensive and varied background into this role, will work as a counterpart to John Phillips and will report to Ray Goss, President of R. J. Corman Railroad Company.