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Overview

The MSTR is a terminal switching railroad that was incorporated in 1900.

Miles (Owned or Leased): 4

Interchanges: CSX (Massena, N.Y.)

Capacity: 263k

Commodities: Alumina, Aluminum Ingot, Electrode Binder Pitch, Petroleum Coke, Rolled Paper

Railcar Storage Available: No

Acquired by G&W in 2012

The MSTR features warehouse space (some of which is heated), ideal for staging product into and out of Canada. There is also 140 acres of land available for industrial development within 3 miles of the Massena airport.

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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 - Northeast Region (Effective July 1, 2017)Northeast Region Tariff 6006 - Extended Asset Use (Effective March 1, 2016)
Northeast Region Tariff 7006-3 - Switching and Accessorial Services (Effective July 1, 2017)

Expired Tariff Information DocumentsGeneral Tariff 1000 - Northeast Region (Effective May 3, 2016)MSTR 6006-7 Extended Asset Use - Cancellation Notice (Effective March 1, 2016)
Northeast Region Tariff 7006-2 - Switching and Accessorial Services (Effective November 1, 2016)

Fuel Surcharges

Fuel Surcharge Tariffs 92000 and 92001 (Effective January 1, 2016)
Northeast Region Fuel Surcharge Freight Tariff 9004 (Effective January 1, 2015)

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

Loven Isom Manager - Real Estate
Real Estate Department
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
13901 Sutton Park Dr., S., Suite 160
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Phone: 904-900-6304
Email: loven.isom@gwrr.com

Utility Applications and Accessing Properties
Donna Killingsworth Manager - Real Estate
Real Estate Department
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
13901 Sutton Park Dr., S., Suite 160
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Phone: (904) 900-6286
Email: gwappseast@gwrr.com

Railcar Storage

Customer Service

(800) 757-7387 Ext. 6787
mstr-cs@gwrr.com

Billing Questions

mstr-billing@gwrr.com

Rail Rates

Safety & Community

Railroad Contacts

G&W Northeast Region Contacts

Vice President, Sales and Marketing:
Kevin Bowser
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
(814) 938-1505

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

Massena Terminal Railroad Contacts

The Massena Terminal Railroad Company
15 Depot Street
Massena, NY 13662

Emergency Phone Number
(866) 527-3499

Customer Service:
(800) 757-7387 Ext. 6787
mstr-cs@gwrr.com

Billing Questions:
mstr-billing@gwrr.com

General Manager:
Jeff Castle
New England Central Railroad, Inc.
(585) 623-0206

Assistant Vice President, Safety, Compliance and Training:
Jared Rishel
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
(814) 249-3040

Director, Safety and Training:
Stuart Pate
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
(860) 422-3747

Assistant Vice President, Sales and Marketing:
John Murray
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
(740) 202-7153

Director, Sales and Marketing:
Brandon Thaxton
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
(724) 556-0400

Manager, Sales and Marketing:
Greg Arnold
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
(740) 610-7717

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

Real Estate:
Loven Isom
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
(904) 900-6304

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