Jack N. Brown

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.

Part of Genesee & Wyoming, Inc., Rail Link, Inc. provides railroad switching and related services. The company is based in Jacksonville, FL. Rail Link was acquired by Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. from Varlen Corp. on November 11, 1996 for $9 million.