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.
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Corporate Offices
Derailment Emergency
On Saturday, July 26, 2025, R. J. Corman Railroad Group proudly served as the main sponsor of the R. J. Corman Tour de Lex, a family-friendly cycling event held in celebration of Lexington’s 250th anniversary. The event brought together residents, employees, and community partners for a day of wellness and celebration.
This summer, R. J. Corman welcomed students from the University of Kentucky’s Summer Engineering Exploration Kamp (SEEK), a program designed to spark curiosity among rising high school seniors. Over the course of one week, SEEK hosts three separate cohorts— 60 students in total— each exploring the fundamentals of civil engineering through immersive, hands-on learning experiences.
R. J. Corman Railroad Company’s Industrial Development Group recently had the opportunity to assist an existing customer in Clarksville, TN, with planning and executing a railroad track expansion at their facility, there
BID NO. 25-234 ORDC Hot Box Program- Detector Install
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