Holdings owns
and operates a construction company, Central Railgroup Construction Services, LLC (“Railgroup’), a common carrier
railroad, the Central Illinois Railroad Company (“CIRY”), and a contract intraplant switching company, Central
Railink Services, LLC (“Railink”). Railgroup was formed by
a consolidation of D.O.T. Rail Service, Inc., Heartland Track Works, Inc. and GEO Industries, Inc. Railink was formed by combination of D.O.T. Rail Service of Indiana, Inc. and Chicago Heights Switching
Company. The CIRY has been a common carrier railroad since 2000.
In mid-August
2006, the businesses and assets of the former companies were acquired by Central Illinois Railroad Holdings, LLC, a newly
created Illinois
limited liability company established for the purpose of acquiring these activities.
Support. The Mission. Across all Company
service lines, whether that be track construction and maintenance, common carrier railroad operations, or industrial switching
services, Holding’s philosophy and mission is "to provide dependable and reliable rail services commensurate with the
customer's needs at the lowest cost and at service delivery levels that exceed expectations."
We seek to build long-term customer partnerships
based upon providing safe and efficient services that effectively increase productivity and reduce cost experience. These objectives are achieved through the efforts of a talented and experienced workforce applying a "continuous
quality improvement" process by which the Central Illinois Railroad family of companies constantly strive for better customer
satisfaction. The new owners are committing their reputations, careers, and money
to continue and build upon these objectives.
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