Great Lakes Central Rail proves that transportation integration works
for everyone's benefit by providing transportation solutions with:
- Rail served shippers and receivers
- Rail to truck via transload (in-bound to Michigan industrial base)
- Truck to rail via transload (out-bound to customers all over the world
We also have the power to haul the heaviest loads with well-maintained diesel
locomotives that meet all current AAR/FRA standards.
GLC has quality track and bridges, rated for 286,000 lb. carloads with:
- 65% Class III, 40 mph speed limit Freight, 59 mph speed limit Passenger
- 26% Class II, 25 mph speed limit Freight, 30 mph speed limit Passenger
- 6% Class I, 10 mph speed limit Freight, 15 mph speed limit Passenger
- 3% Excepted track rated
- Strong maitnenance of way standards
GLC takes its job as custodian of State owned rail assets seriously by
adding additional rail facilities and truck coordinated transportation,
including transload facilities in Owosso, Cadillac, South Boardman, and
Clare. Two Ethanol Plants are also planned on line. All of these
facilities add to Michigan's industrial base by providing statewide
infrastructure growth.
GLC Freight Facts
- Average line haul - 220 miles
- Average tonnage per load - 100 tons
- Current annual shipments - 14,000
- Total gross ton miles of freight hauled over 350,000,000 annually
GLC has a loyal customer base! To name a few…
