Jackson and Lansing Railroad
The Jackson and Lansing Railroad (reporting marks JAIL) is a Class III common carrier in Central Michigan. The railroad runs for 47 miles, from Jackson, Michigan to Lansing, Michigan, on track leased from Norfolk Southern Railway for 20 years[1] with an option to purchase the line when the lease expires. The railroad connects with Canadian National Railway, CSX Transportation in Lansing, and Norfolk Southern in Jackson. The Adrian and Blissfield Railroad holding company owns this railroad along with four other shortlines in Michigan.[2]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Westland, Michigan |
| Reporting mark | JAIL |
| Locale | Central Michigan |
| Dates of operation | 2010–Present |
| Predecessor | Norfolk Southern Railway |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
| Length | 47 miles |
| Other | |
| Website | www |
References
- Jackson & Lansing Railroad Company-Lease and Operation Exemption-Norfolk Southern Railway Company 75 FR 61817
- "Adrian and Blissfield Railroad"."Michigan Railroads - Jackson and Lansing Railroad".
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.