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Class I Railroads

Canadian National 792
Canadian Pacific Kansas City 80
CSX Transportation 478
Norfolk Southern 489
Total 1,839

Short Line Railroads

Adrian & Blissfield Rail Road 20
Ann Arbor Railroad 47
Charlotte Southern Railroad 3
Conrail 96
Delray Connecting Railroad 2
Total 2,218
2022 Source: Association of American Railroads (AAR). Data represents most recent available annual reporting. AAR Logo

Moving Michigan's Economy. Connecting Communities.

From the auto industry and other manufacturers to mining and agriculture, Michigan’s productive freight rail network provides the key connections that keep its economy moving forward.

Originating

Top Commodities Originating
Motor Vehicles & Equipment 3.2M Tons | 172.6K Cars
Grain 2.9M Tons | 27.3K Cars
Steel Products 2.6M Tons | 27.3K Cars
Intermodal 2.3M Tons | 190.3K Cars
Metallic Ores 1.7M Tons | 17.7K Cars
Other 9.2M Tons | 120.8K Cars
556K Total Cars
21.9M Total Tons

Received

Top Commodities Received / Terminated
Coal 8.5M Tons | 69.7K Cars
Steel Products 3.4M Tons | 37.1K Cars
Chemicals 3.1M Tons | 32.2K Cars
Intermodal 3M Tons | 216.4K Cars
Petroleum Products 1.3M Tons | 20.2K Cars
Other 12.6M Tons | 115.8K Cars
491.4K Total Cars
31.9M Total Tons
MICHIGAN'S

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Rail Enhancement Program

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Freight Economic Development Program

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Michigan Rail Loan Assistance Program

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Why Freight Rail Matters

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Supports Manufacturing

Rail connects manufacturers with suppliers and customers across North America, efficiently moving raw materials and finished goods.

Strengthens Agriculture Icon

Strengthens Agriculture

Rail helps move crops, forest products, fertilizers and other agricultural goods efficiently and affordably.

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Reduces Congestion

Moving freight by rail removes trucks from highways, helping reduce traffic and wear on road infrastructure.

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Protects the Environment

Freight rail is significantly more fuel efficient than moving freight by truck, helping reduce fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions.

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Safety

FRA Data Shows Major Rail Safety Gains in 2025

Washington, D.C. – New data from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) shows 2025 was a historic year for freight rail safety. Accident and injury rates…

Autos

Ford’s New Carbon Neutral Megasites to be Rail-Served

The major announcement Tuesday from Ford Motor Company that it will invest $11.4 billion into the creation of two new mega campuses in Tennessee and…

Policy Issues

Rail Policy Landscape in the 117th Congress

Washington, D.C. — As the 117th Congress dives into its work—and committee assignments and leadership roles have been finalized—we now know more about the key…

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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

Michigan
Mike Neal

Mike Neal

State Director

As 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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