State Rail Network
Class I Railroads
| BNSF Railway | 98 |
| Canadian National | 98 |
| CSX Transportation | 1,578 |
| Norfolk Southern | 429 |
| Union Pacific | 12 |
| Total | 2,215 |
Short Line Railroads
| Fredonia Valley Railroad | 10 |
| Knoxville and Cumberland Gap Railroad | 2 |
| KWT Railway | 12 |
| Louisville & Indiana Railroad | 4 |
| Paducah & Louisville Railway | 280 |
| Total | 612 |
Moving Kentucky's Economy. Connecting Communities.
Kentucky produced more than 1.3 million motor vehicles in 2015, with the Bluegrass State ranking first in the nation on a per capita basis in light vehicle production.
Originating
Received
State Grants
Kentucky Short Line Infrastructure Preservation
Industrial Access and Safety Improvement Program
Rail Safety Improvement Fund
Why Freight Rail Matters
Supports Manufacturing
Rail connects manufacturers with suppliers and customers across North America, efficiently moving raw materials and finished goods.
Strengthens Agriculture
Rail helps move crops, forest products, fertilizers and other agricultural goods efficiently and affordably.
Reduces Congestion
Moving freight by rail removes trucks from highways, helping reduce traffic and wear on road infrastructure.
Protects the Environment
Freight rail is significantly more fuel efficient than moving freight by truck, helping reduce fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions.
Rail at Work
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Policy Issues Rail Policy Landscape in the 117th Congress
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44 percent
decrease
in rail rates on average from 1981 to today.
That means the average rail customer today can ship significantly more freight for about the same price they paid 40 years ago.
State Director
Kentucky
Mike Neal
State DirectorAs GoRail’s Midwest State Director, Mike Neal brings more than 15 years of experience across state government, regulatory oversight, political operations, and public affairs.
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