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Overview

Total Miles (Owned or Leased, as of 12/2019): 27

Interchanges: CSX (Grand Rapids, Mich.); Grand Elk Railroad (Grand Rapids, Mich.); Coopersville and Marne Railway (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

Capacity: 263k

Top Commodities: Agicultural Products, Chemicals and Plastics, Lumber and Forest Products, Minerals and Stone

Railcar Storage Available: Yes

Acquired by G&W in 2012

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Industrial Development

Our team can serve as a resource for developing new rail-served properties, expanding current rail infrastructure or pinpointing rail access with the best transload location – all while focused on shortening your time to market.

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Switching

With more than 500 employees, G&W’s Rail Link subsidiary has safely provided industrial facilities and ports with contract railcar switching and related services for nearly 30 years.

Tariffs

General Tariff 1000 - Midwest Region (Effective April 1, 2019)GR 6006-16 Extended Asset Use (Effective January 1, 2019)GR 6007-3 Extended Asset Use - Unit Trains (Effective September 1, 2019)GR 7006-18 Switching and Accessorial Services (Effective August 20, 2019)

Expired Tariff Information DocumentsGeneral Tariff 1000 - Midwest Region (Effective April 1, 2019)GR 6006-15 Extended Asset Use (Effective January 1, 2018)GR 6007-2 Extended Asset Use - Unit Trains (Effective January 1, 2019)GR 7006-17 Switching and Accessorial Services (Effective January 1, 2019)

Fuel Surcharges

Fuel Surcharge Tariffs 92000 and 92001 (Effective January 1, 2016)

Real Estate

Right of Entry and Accessing Property

Access railroad 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 railroad tracks.

Restrictions apply, prior to submitting application contact Regional Manager.
Procedures and Application

Track Leases

Lease railroad- or industry-owned track for railcar service and/or storage.

Restrictions apply, prior to submitting application contact Regional Manager.
Procedures and Application

Land Leases

Lease land parcels.

Restrictions apply, prior to submitting application contact Regional Manager.
Procedures and Application

Land Leases for Signs

Lease 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

Real Estate Manager

Chris Layman Manager - Real Estate
Real Estate Department
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
13901 Sutton Park Dr., S., Suite 160
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Phone: 740-202-7141
Email: clayman@gwrr.com

Utility Applications and Accessing Properties
Crystal Galbreath, Manager - Real Estate
Real Estate Department
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
13901 Sutton Park Dr., S., Suite 160
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Phone: (904) 596-7782
crystal.galbreath@gwrr.com

Railcar Storage

Operating States
MI

Class 1 Connections
CSX
NS

Total Storage (# Spots)
100

Contact Jim Krach at (904) 900-6290 or James.Krach@gwrr.com.

Customer Service

(855) 665-3306, Ext. 47
mmrr-cs@gwrr.com

Billing Questions

mmrr-billing@gwrr.com

Rail Rates

Safety & Community

Railroad Contacts

Grand Rapids Eastern Railroad Contacts

Grand Rapids Eastern Railroad
3670 North Euclid Avenue
Bay City, MI 48706

Emergency Phone Number
(866) 527-3499

Customer Service:
(800) 757-7387, Ext. 47
mmrr-cs@gwrr.com

Billing Questions:
mmrr-billing@gwrr.com

General Manager:
Shaine Cowan
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
(740) 610-1209

Assistant General Manager:
Josh Krieger
Huron and Eastern Railway Company, Inc.
(989) 797-5100

Assistant Vice President, Safety and Compliance:
Thomas Ferris
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
(585) 626-8740

Manager, Sales and Marketing:
Sarah Pawlanta
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
(989) 293-7803

Assistant Vice President, Industrial Development:
Ryan Fischer
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
(412) 310-6322

Media Inquiries:
Michael Williams
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
(203) 202-8916

Real Estate:
Chris Layman
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
(740) 202-7141

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