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RailAmerica, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries are one of the largest owners and operators of short line and regional freight railroads in North America, operating a portfolio of 43 individual railroads with approximately 7,400 miles of track in 27 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces. The company is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.

RailAmerica’s business portfolio represents an important component of North America’s transportation infrastructure, carrying large quantities of heavy freight for a highly diverse customer base. During 2010, our railroads transported over 860,000 carloads of freight for approximately 1,800 customers, hauling a wide variety of products such as farm and food products, lumber and forest products, paper and paper goods, metals, chemicals, plastics and coal.

RailAmerica’s goal is to provide good, efficient, economical and safe service by developing strong professional relationships with customers and interchange partners and the communities we serve. Our 43 railroads are operated as independent businesses with local management responsible for overseeing daily operations and safety. We are focused and poised for growth and we know we can be of value to your operations so give us a call today.

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