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Miles (Owned or Leased): 739 (Minnesota- 43, Nebraska- 13, South Dakota- 676, Wyoming- 7)

Interchanges: BNSF (Wolsey, S.D. and Crawford, Neb.); Canadian Pacific (Tracy, Minn.); Union Pacific (Mankato, Minn.)

Capacity: 286k between Ft. Pierre, S.D. and Tracy, Minn. as well as between Onida, S.D. to Blunt, S.D.; 263k elsewhere

Commodities: Bentonite Clay, Cement, Ethanol, Fertilizer, Grain

Railcar Storage Available: Yes

Founded by G&W in 2014

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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

RCPE 0900-6 TIH/PIH (Effective January 1, 2018)
RCPE 4000 Alcohol/Ethanol Liquid - Amendment 12 (Issued February 15, 2018)

RCPE 4010 Scrap Iron and Steel - Amendment 20 (Issued April 3, 2018)
RCPE 4020 Forest Products - Amendment 20 (Issued September 15, 2017)
RCPE 4030 Liquid Fertilizer - Amendment 10 (Issued March 26, 2018)
RCPE 4040 Grain and Grain Products - General Rules and Provisions - Amendment 5 (Issued August 29, 2016)
RCPE 4040 Grain and Grain Products - Section 1 - Corn - Amendment 13 (Issued November 8, 2017)

RCPE 4040 Grain and Grain Products - Section 2 - Grain Sorghum - Amendment 19 (Issued October 17, 2017)RCPE 4040 Grain and Grain Products - Section 3 - Wheat - Amendment 84 (Issued February 23, 2018)
RCPE 4040 Grain and Grain Products - Section 4 - Millet - Amendment 13 (Issued August 1, 2017)
RCPE 4040 Grain and Grain Products - Section 5 - Soybeans - Amendment 18 (Issued September 14, 2017)
RCPE 4040 Grain and Grain Products - Section 6 - Sunflower Seeds - Amendment 26 (Issued April 12, 2018)
RCPE 4040 Grain and Grain Products - Section 7 - Birdseed - Amendment 17 (Issued April 5, 2018)
RCPE 4040 Grain and Grain Products - Section 8 - Safflower Seeds, Beans - Amendment 12 (Issued November 6, 2017)
RCPE 4040 Grain and Grain Products - Section 9 - Seeds - Amendment 13 (Issued April 27, 2017)

RCPE 4040 Grain and Grain Products - Section 10 - Soybean Oil, Meal - Amendment 56 (Issued March 27, 2018)

RCPE 4050 Bentonite Clay - Amendment 9 (Effective April 1, 2018)RCPE 4060 Food and Kindred Products - Amendment 19 (Issued April 6, 2018)
RCPE 6006-2 Extended Asset Use (Effective February 17, 2016)
RCPE 7006-18 Switching and Accessorial Services (Effective October 13, 2017)

General Tariff 1000 - Central Region (Effective January 1, 2018)General Tariff 1000 - Mountain West Region (Effective October 1, 2017)

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Expired Tariff Information Documents

RCPE 0900-5 TIH/PIH (Effective October 1, 2017)RCPE 4000 Alcohol/Ethanol Liquid - Amendment 11 (Issued April 24, 2017)RCPE 4010 Scrap Iron and Steel - Amendment 19 (Issued January 12, 2018)RCPE 4020 Forest Products - Amendment 19 (Issued August 31, 2016)
RCPE 4030 Liquid Fertilizer - Amendment 9 (Issued January 3, 2018)RCPE 4040 Grain and Grain Products - Section 1 - Corn - Amendment 12 (Issued September 14, 2017)RCPE 4040 Grain and Grain Products - Section 2 - Grain Sorghum - Amendment 18 (Issued September 14, 2017)RCPE 4040 Grain and Grain Products - Section 3 - Wheat - Amendment 83 (Issued January 22, 2018)RCPE 4040 Grain and Grain Products - Section 4 - Millet - Amendment 12 (Issued April 27, 2017)
RCPE 4040 Grain and Grain Products - Section 5 - Soybeans - Amendment 17 (Issued January 1, 24, 2017)
RCPE 4040 Grain and Grain Products - Section 6 - Sunflower Seeds - Amendment 25 (Issued January 22, 2018)RCPE 4040 Grain and Grain Products - Section 7 - Birdseed - Amendment 16 (Issued January 19, 2018)RCPE 4040 Grain and Grain Products - Section 8 - Safflower Seeds, Beans - Amendment 11 (Issued October 16, 2017)RCPE 4040 Grain and Grain Products - Section 9 - Seeds - Amendment 11 (Issued January 10, 2017)
RCPE 4040 Grain and Grain Products - Section 10 - Soybean Oil, Meal - Amendment 55 (Issued January 11, 2018)RCPE 4050 Bentonite Clay - Amendment 8 (Issued July 5, 2017)

RCPE 4060 Food and Kindred Products - Amendment 18 (Issued March 15, 2018)RCPE 6006-1 Extended Asset Use (Effective January 1, 2016)
RCPE 7006-17 Switching and Accessorial Services (Effective April 25, 2017)
General Tariff 1000 - Mountain West Region (Effective September 4, 2017)
Freight Tariff RCPE 9002-1 (Effective May 1, 2015)

Fuel Surcharges

Fuel Surcharge Tariffs 92000 and 92001 (Effective January 1, 2016)
Credit Application
G&W Credit Application for Transportation Charges
Important Note: Even if you have established credit with other G&W shortlines, you will need to establish credit with RCP&E if you are the Payor of Freight. Please send completed credit application to CentralRegion_Credit@gwrr.com prior to shipping.

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

Dawn Davis-Carpenter Manager - Real Estate
Real Estate Department
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
13901 Sutton Park Dr., S., Suite 160
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Phone: 904-900-6306
Email: dawn.daviscarpenter@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
Email: gwappswest@gwrr.com

Railcar Storage

Operating States
MN
NE
SD
WY

Class 1 Connections
CP
UP
BNSF

Total Storage (# Spots)
3,000

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

Customer Service

(800) 757-7387 Ext. 7273
rcpe-cs@gwrr.com

Billing Questions

rcpe-billing@gwrr.com

Safety & Community

Railroad Contacts

G&W Central Region Contacts

Vice President, Sales and Marketing:
Dave Geraci
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
(817) 527-4913

Assistant Vice President, Industrial Development:
Kevin Phillips
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
(904) 562-0692

Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad Contacts

Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad, Inc.
246 Founders Park Drive
Suite 202
Rapid City, SD 57701

Emergency Phone Number
(800) 800-3490 / (802) 527-3490

Customer Service:
(800) 757-7387 Ext. 7273
rcpe-cs@gwrr.com

Billing Questions:
rcpe-billing@gwrr.com

General Manager:
Blake Jones
Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad, Inc.
(605) 341-3717

Assistant General Manager; Operations:
Shawn Engel
Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad, Inc.
(605) 515-2240

Director, Safety and Compliance:
Steve Guthrie
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
(605) 515-3233

Sales and Marketing:
Nick Smith
Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad, Inc.
(605) 877-4512

Sales and Marketing:
Heather Keasling
Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad, Inc.
(605) 858-1361

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

Real Estate:
Dawn Davis-Carpenter
Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc.
(904) 900-6306

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