NICHOLASVILLE, Ky – R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC appoints former U.S. Department of Transportation FRA Administrator Ronald L. (Ron) Batory to its Board of Directors. Prior to his service in Washington D.C., Batory spent his entire 46-year career in the railroad industry, and he retired from Consolidated Rail Corporation (Conrail) after more than 12 years as its President & Chief Operating Officer. 

This week is R. J. Corman’s annual Safety Commitment Week where all employees make a conscious effort to recommit themselves to the company’s safety measures, standards and practices. Safety Commitment Week 2021 engages the entire company to virtually participate through daily videos, safety topics, quizzes, and discussions with prize giveaways designed to reinforce the safety philosophy.  
 

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky – R. J. Corman Railroad Services today announced that Mark Boyle will be taking on the role of Vice President, effective immediately. His predecessor, Rick Johnson, will remain with the company in an advisory capacity and will assist with and ensure a smooth transition.

R. J. Corman Railroad Company has completed its anticipated acquisition of the Owego and Harford Railway (OHRY), Lehigh Railway (LRWY), and Luzerne and Susquehanna Railway (LS) short lines, effective November 30. The acquisition increases the total numbers of short lines under the R. J. Corman banner to 17 and expands the transloading services of the company with the integration of TranZ sand transload.

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky – R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is pleased to welcome Michael Donfris as its new chief financial officer, effective immediately.

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky - R. J. Corman Railroad Company was awarded two CRISI Grants that will benefit their rail lines in both Ohio and Tennessee. These two grants will go toward improving the safety, connectivity, and productivity of the various R. J. Corman short lines subsequently improving the local and regional economy.

2016 TIGER Grant