Short-line railroads

RailRunner equipment offers a unique opportunity for short-line railroads to get into the fast-growing intermodal business. Short-line operators are usually limited by the scale of the investment and space required, as well as the lack of terminal capacity. With RailRunner, a short line can introduce container service and provide a direct, seamless interchange into the national and international intermodal network. Service using RailRunner equipment is complementary to traditional intermodal service and can serve as a feeder to double-stack hubs. Short line railroads best suited to take advantage of RailRunner equipment will have:

• An established short-line railroad business
• A market opportunity to develop an intermodal business
• Financial capability to raise working capital and to secure asset-based financing for required rolling stock
• A sense of urgency and enthusiasm

RailRunner can provide:

• Co-branded marketing support
• Training in operating the RailRunner equipment
• Systems, software and support for the service operation
• Planning and assistance in terminal design
• Business modeling
• Equipment maintenance
• Management training and support for regulatory certification and compliance

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