CALIFORNIA NORTHERN RAILROAD (CFNR)

The CFNR encompasses 261 miles of track operating in California. The CFNR interchanges with the Union Pacific Railroad at four locations and with the shortlines of Napa Valley Railroad and Northwestern Pacific Railroad.

The CFNR major commodities are all food related, being tomato products, olives, rice, cheese, frozen foods, beer, wine and wheat with some stone, petroleum products, and chemicals.

The CFNR customers are served daily and enjoy scheduled service.

The CFNR also features a locomotive shop for routine inspections and maintenance.

Real Estate Info

RailAmerica Real Estate can assist you with the purchase, sale, lease, and management of RailAmerica real estate. We also are responsible for contract and deed preparation that is related to our real estate portfolio. Below is the list of Real Estate Services available for the California Northern Railroad.

Right of Entry and Accessing Property Access RailAmerica property for digging, surveys, drilling, soil sampling and monitoring. Permissions and right of entry permits are required before entering railroad property.	Procedures and Application
Utility Occupancies - Pipelines Pipelines that go over, under and on railroad property may include natural gas, petroleum, water and sewer.	Restrictions apply, prior to submitting application contact Regional Manager. Procedures and Application
Utility Occupancies - Wirelines Wire lines and cable crossings that go over, under and on railroad property may include coaxial cables, copper telephone wires, electrical distribution and transmisison lines.	Restrictions apply, prior to submitting application contact Regional Manager. Procedures and Application
Utility Occupancies - Fiber Optic Fiber optic wire lines and cable crossings that go over, under and on railroad property.	Restrictions apply, prior to submitting application contact Regional Manager. Procedures and Application
Grade Crossings Public and Private road crossings over RailAmerica tracks.	Procedures and Application
Track Leases Lease RailAmerica or Industry owned track for railcar service and/or storage.	Procedures and Application
Land Leases Lease RailAmerica land parcels.	Restrictions apply, prior to submitting application contact Regional Manager. Procedures and Application
Land Leases for Signs Lease RailAmerica land parcels for the installation of signs.	Restrictions apply, prior to submitting application contact Regional Manager. Procedures and Application
Insurance Requirements When working within the railroad right of way or for personal use of grade crossings applicants are required to obtain and provide proof of Railroad Protective Liability Insurance.	Insurance Requirements

Please provide City, State, Railroad Subdivision and Milepost information for the location in question when contacting the Regional Manager. For application processing and questions contact:

Buck Workman
Real Estate Department
RailAmerica, Inc.
7411 Fullerton Street, Suite 110
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Phone: 904-538-6368
Fax: 904-256-1406
Email: buck.workman@railamerica.com

CALIFORNIA NORTHERN RAILROAD (CFNR)

Tariff Information Documents

Expired Tariff Information Documents

Real Estate Info

Right of Entry and Accessing Property

Utility Occupancies - Pipelines

Utility Occupancies - Wirelines

Utility Occupancies - Fiber Optic

Grade Crossings

Track Leases

Land Leases

Land Leases for Signs

Insurance Requirements

Real Estate Regional Manager

Interchanges

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