Michael Linn

RailAmerica, Inc. engages in the ownership and operation of short line and regional freight railroads in North America. It transports a variety of products, including farm and food products, lumber and forest products, paper and paper products, metals, chemicals and coal. The company was founded by Gary O. Marino and John H. Marino on November 12, 1992 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.

Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. engages in the ownership and operation of short line and regional freight railroads. It also provides railcar switching and other rail-related services. It operates through the following segments: North American Operations, Australian Operations, and U.K. and European Operations. The North American Operations segment includes operating regions that serves U.S. states and Canadian provinces. The Australian Operations segment serves the New South Wales, Northern Territory, and South Australia; and operates the Tarcoola-to-Darwin rail line. The U.K. and European Operations segment manages rail maritime intermodal and offers freight rail and regional rail services. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Darien, CT.

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. is a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, is engaged primarily in the freight rail transportation business. The company operates various facilities and equipment to support its transportation system, including its infrastructure and locomotives and freight cars. It also owns or leases other equipment to support rail operations, including containers, chassis and vehicles. Support facilities for rail operations include yards and terminals throughout its rail network. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

Gulf & Atlantic Railways LLC owns and operates short line railways. The private company is based in Jacksonville, FL. The company was founded in 2018. The CEO is Ryan Ratledge.

Gulf & Atlantic Railways LLC (Florida) owns and operates short line railways. The company is based in Jacksonville, FL. The company was founded in 2018 by Gary O. Marino. Ryan Ratledge has been the CEO of the company since 2022. Gulf & Atlantic Railways LLC (Florida was acquired by Macquarie Infrastructure Partners, Inc. from International Rail Partners LLC on April 30, 2022.