Jackson and Lansing Railroad

Jackson and Lansing RailroadOverview

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.abrailroad.com

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]

## References[edit]

1. ^ Jackson & Lansing Railroad Company-Lease and Operation Exemption-Norfolk Southern Railway Company 75 FR 61817
2. ^ "Adrian and Blissfield Railroad"."Michigan Railroads - Jackson and Lansing Railroad".

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* Ann Arbor Railroad
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* Charlotte Southern Railroad
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* Jackson & Lansing Railroad
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* Coopersville & Marne Railway
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* Lake Linden & Torch Lake Railroad
* Little River Railroad
* Michigan Transit Museum
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* Weiser Railroad

* See also: History of railroads in Michigan
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* List of United States railroads by political division

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