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Overview

Miles (Owned or Leased): 162

Interchanges: CSX (Grand Rapids, Mich.); Grand Elk Railroad (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

Capacity: 286k

Commodities: Chemicals, Grain, Paperboard, Petroleum Products, Salt

Railcar Storage Available: Yes

Acquired by G&W in 2012

Connections with both major Eastern trunk lines make the MQT a preferred source for box car, hopper and tank storage accessible to the upper Midwest. All car types are routinely received and delivered on short notice, and inspection, running repairs and testing services can be provided upon request.

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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

MQT 6006-7 Extended Asset Use (Effective January 1, 2019)MQT 6006-6 Extended Asset Use (Effective January 1, 2018)MQT 7006-8 Switching and Accessorial Services (Effective January 1, 2019)MQT 7006-7 Switching and Accessorial Services (Effective January 1, 2016)
General Tariff 1000 - Midwest Region (Effective September 11, 2018)

Expired Tariff Information Documents

MQT 6006-5 Extended Asset Use (Effective January 1, 2016)MQT 7006-6 Switching and Accessorial Services (Effective January 1, 2015)

General Tariff 1000 - Midwest Region (Effective April 3, 2016)

Fuel Surcharges

Fuel Surcharge Tariffs 92000 and 92001 (Effective January 1, 2016)MQT 9002-B Fuel Surcharge Program (Effective May 1, 2013)MQT 9002-C Fuel Surcharge Cancellation (Effective January 1, 2019)

Fuel Surcharge Effective Date	HDF Avg. Price Cents Per Gallon	Mileage	Basis Month
12/01/2018 - 12/31/2018	336.5	$0.35	Oct-18
11/01/2018 - 11/30/2018	326.2	$0.32	Sep-18
10/01/2018 - 10/31/2018	321.8	$0.31	Aug-18

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 - Coordinator, Real Estate
Real Estate Department
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
13901 Sutton Park Dr., S., Suite 160
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Phone: (904) 596-7782
gwappswest@gwrr.com

Railcar Storage

Operating States
MI

Class 1 Connections
CSX
NS

Total Storage (# Spots)
300

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

Customer Service

(855) 665-3306, Ext. 678
mqt-cs@gwrr.com

Billing Questions

mqt-billing@gwrr.com

Rail Rates

Safety & Community

Railroad Contacts

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

Vice President, Marketing and Sales:
Leila Ford
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
(614) 479-1671

Marquette Rail Contacts

Marquette Rail, LLC
239 N. Jebavy Drive
Suite 200
Ludington, MI 49431

Emergency Phone Number
(866) 527-3499

Customer Service:
(855) 665-3306, Ext. 678
mqt-cs@gwrr.com

Billing Questions:
mqt-billing@gwrr.com

General Manager:
Justin Brandt
Huron and Eastern Railway Company, Inc.
(989) 797-5151

Assistant General Manager:
Shaine Cowan
Marquette Rail, LLC
(740) 610-1209

Director, Safety and Compliance:
Dan Rickel
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
(217) 725-5141

Manager, Sales and Marketing:
Robert Bingham
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
(989) 797-5132

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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