FMW RAIL OPERATIONS

SHORT LINE RAIL, INDUSTRIAL, AND SWITCHING SERVICES

Short line railroads and terminal railways are crucial parts of the North American rail system, providing the critical “Last Mile / First Mile” service that drives carload freight and supports a sizable portion of Class I traffic. FMW Solutions and its subsidiary FMW Rail Operations offer a variety of services to short line railroads and their industry partners, including: terminal and switching railroad operations; freight car storage; contract “Chief Mechanical Officer” services; transactional due diligence support; safety and training services; and business plan development and appraisal services. We can help develop your property into a viable industry – and we have the management, motive power and experience to begin immediately.

RAIL OPERATIONS OF ANY SHAPE OR SIZE

  • Experience in working with local communities and economic development professionals

  • Expertise in freight and passenger rail, strategic planning, engineering, design, and community development

  • 70 years of combined experience in Class I and short-line railroad operations

TRAINING, QUALIFICATIONS, & CERTIFICATIONS

FMW Rail Operations holds qualifications and certifications across the rail spectrum, including the following FRA Programs:

  • Part 172 – Hazmat ‘Train the Trainer’ course ˏ Part 213 – Track Inspector

  • Part 217 – General Operating Rules

  • Part 218 – Railroad Operating Practices

  • Part 219 – Drug and Alcohol

  • Part 234 – Track Signal Inspector

  • Part 225 – Accident and injury reporting.

  • Part 228 – Hours of Service record-keeping

  • Part 229 – Locomotive Mechanical Inspector

  • Part 242 – Conductor Certificate

  • Part 240 – Locomotive Engineer Certificate

  • Part 243 – Training, Qualification and Oversight