LIRC – Louisville & Indiana Railroad

The Louisville & Indiana Railroad (LIRC) was formed in March 1994 to acquire 106 miles of rail line between Indianapolis and Louisville. LIRC connects with CSX, NS, INRD, and PAL railroads. The line serves numerous major companies and an efficient inland port facility. LIRC has experienced significant organic and new growth with emerging markets. We are flexible and can pivot based on market demands.

LIRC was humbled to receive the 2024 Silver Military Friendly® Employer designation. For several years, we have made a concerted effort to hire employees with military experience and have veterans in roles from hourly employees to the senior level.

For more information about our railroad, reference the LIRC profile.

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Facility Name	Transload Type	City and State
Columbus Aggregate Pit	Aggregate	Columbus, IN
Columbus Aggregate Pit Columbus, IN Contact: Kathleen M. Sackett Senior Director, Sales & Marketing Louisville & Indiana Railroad Phone: (812) 406-4586
Consolidated Grain & Barge – Jeffersonville	Grain and Fertilizer Terminals	Jeffersonville, IN
Consolidated Grain & Barge – Jeffersonville Jeffersonville, IN Contact: Chuck Long Contact Us
Consolidated Grain & Barge – Louisville	Grain and Fertilizer Terminals	Louisville, KY
Consolidated Grain & Barge – Louisville Louisville, KY Contact: Chuck Long Contact Us
Dutch Lane Yard	Multi-commodity Transload Facility	Jeffersonville, IN
Dutch Lane Yard 1274 Dutch Lane Jeffersonville, IN Capabilities: Cross dock Storage Transload Truck Scale Commodities: Plastics Building materials (lumber, shingles, brick, etc) Contact: Kathleen M. Sackett Senior Director, Sales & Marketing Louisville & Indiana Railroad Phone: (812) 406-4586
Edinburgh Terminal	Multi-commodity Transload Facility	Edinburgh, IN
Edinburgh Terminal 100 Naomi Street Edinburgh, IN Capabilities: Open and flexible Commodities: Open and flexible, including but not limited to: Steel Coils/Wire/Plate/Beams Aluminum Pipe Aggregate/Minerals Building Materials-Lumber Scrap Steel Grain/Fertilizer/DDGs Plastics Pulp/Paper Super Sacks Lumber Building Materials Contact: Richard Vuckson P.O. Box 391 Scottsburg, IN 47170 Phone: (812) 525-4265 Email: rlvx@aol.com
Indiana Cargo Crossroads (operated by Superior River Terminals Indiana)	Public Warehouse Facilities	Jeffersonville, IN
Indiana Cargo Crossroads (operated by Superior River Terminals Indiana) 5146 Loop Road Jeffersonville, IN (812) 282-4938 Capabilities: Warehousing – 130,000 s.f. warehouse Stevedoring barge/rail/truck transloading a wide variety of breakbulk and project cargos 30-ton overhead crane 135-ton crawler crane 150-ton lift capacity crane Front-end loaders Fork trucks ISO-9002 certified Commodities: Steel Paper Aluminum Merchandise Contact: Shane Davenport Terminal Manager 502-649-6038
Jeffersonville Transload Yard	Multi-commodity Transload Facility	Jeffersonville, IN
Jeffersonville Transload Yard 218 Harrison Avenue Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Capabilities: Circus Style Ramp Covered Roof Open Air Boxcar Cross Dock Covered side dock End dock Storage Transload Truck Scale Commodities: Plastics Building materials (lumber, shingles, brick, etc) Various Food Products (i.e., Malt) General Contact: Kathleen M. Sackett Senior Director, Sales & Marketing Louisville & Indiana Railroad Phone: (812) 406-4586 Transload services provided by preferred vendors: JEI Inc. First Class Services Precision Terminal Logistics
Port of Indiana – CTLC	Grain and Fertilizer Terminals	Jeffersonville, IN
Port of Indiana – CTLC 5130 Port Road Jeffersonville, IN 47130-8402 (812) 283-9500 http://www.cgb.com Capabilities: grain storage river transload Commodities: grain grain products fertilizers Contact: Chuck Long https://www.cgb.com/Contact-Us
Port of Indiana – Jeffersonville	Port Facilities	Jeffersonville, IN
Port of Indiana – Jeffersonville 5100 Port Road Jeffersonville, IN 41730 (812) 283-9662 http://www.portsofindiana.com/jeffersonville/ Capabilities: Ohio River access Commodities: grain steel fertilizers steel merchandise Contact: https://www.portsofindiana.com/contact-us Ports of Indiana flyer and Directory
Precision Strip	Steel Service/Warehousing	Jeffersonville, IN
Precision Strip Jeffersonville, IN
Precision Terminal Logistics	Multi-Commodity Facility	Jeffersonville, IN
Precision Terminal Logistics Jeffersonville, IN https://precisiontl.com Capabilities: We provide transload, material handling, storage, processing and industrial switching services meet specific customer requirements as needed at select locations. We can customize an existing location for your needs or open a new terminal dedicated for your products. Commodities: Handling virtually any product or commodity at dozens of U.S. locations, Precision is your single source for transloading solutions. Contact: JASON HODGE Vice President of Commercial Development Phone: (412) 514-6023 Email: jhodge@precisiontl.com
Speed Transload Yard	Multi-commodity Transload Facility	Speed, IN
Speed Transload Yard U. S. Highway 31 Speed, IN Capabilities: Four (4) transload tracks available with immediate access to Highway 31 Contact: Kathleen M. Sackett Senior Director, Sales & Marketing Louisville & Indiana Railroad Phone: (812) 406-4586
Tanco Clark Maritime, LLC	Liquid Bulk Transload/Storage	Jeffersonville, IN
Tanco Clark Maritime, LLC 5144 Utica Pike Jeffersonville, IN 47130 http://www.wolflakeinc.com Capabilities: Bulk liquid storage Drumming Blending Ohio River access Commodities: Liquids Contact: Kim Moran Tel: (812) 280-7300 Fax: (812) 280-7049
Voss Clark	Steel Service/Warehousing	Jeffersonville, IN
Voss Clark Jeffersonville, IN

Site Name	Zoning	City and State
800 Industrial Drive	Industrial Heavy	Franklin, IN
800 Industrial Drive Franklin, IN Location: 800 Industrial Dr. Acres: 20.38 acres Zoning: Industrial Heavy Rail Access: Louisville & Indiana Railroad Highway/Road Access: Hwy 31 and I-65 Utilities: To be discussed with owner Contact: Brad Williams Phone: (317) 270-0430 Email: bwilliams@FoundationPropertyGroup.com 4,500 SF office (2 stories) 4 drive-in doors, varying sizes 7 dock doors Clear height 19.5′ to 22/ 800 Industrial Drive – Marketing Brochure View property flyer.
825 Worthsville Road	Industrial	Greenwood, IN
825 Worthsville Road Greenwood, IN Location: 835 E. Worthsville Road Acres: +/- 30 acres Zoning: Industrial Rail Access: Potential rail served by Louisville & Indiana Railroad Highway/Road Access: I-65, I-465, and US 31 Utilities: All city utilities: Duke Energy, CenterPoint, City of Greenwood sewer, and Indiana American Water Contact: Mark Writt Phone: (317) 696-1029 Email: mark.writt@cbre.com Nikki Leahy Phone: (317) 269-1049 Email: nikki.leahy@cbre.com View flyer with images for this location.
Al-Anna Properties	Industrial	Edinburgh, IN
Al-Anna Properties Edinburgh, IN Location: 12701 US 31 Acres: 7 - 154 acres Zoning: Industrial Rail Access: Louisville & Indiana Railroad Highway/Road Access: I-65 & US 31 Utilities: Split-served by Duke Energy, Hoosier Energy (Bartholomew Co. REMC), and Edinburgh Municipal (IMPA) Contact: Jason Hester Greater Columbus EDC Phone: (812) 378-7300 Email: jhester@columbusin.org View property flyer.
Barbre Farms LLC	I2	Edinburgh, IN
Barbre Farms LLC Edinburgh, IN Acres: 104.32 Zoning: I2 Highway/Road Access: Access from US31 and I-65 Contact: Tara James (Board), CCIM Principal / Broker 700 Washington Street Columbus, IN 47201 P: 812.378.7955 C: 317.224.7122 Email: tara@breedencommercial.com Email: tboard@C21br.com www.BreedenCommercial.com www.C21br.com Three (3) parcels available.
Bartholomew County I-65 & US 31 Industrial Park	Industrial	Columbus, IN
Bartholomew County I-65 & US 31 Industrial Park Columbus, IN Location: I-65 & US 31 Industrial Park Acres: Contiguous Acres Available: 7 acres, 10 acres, 70 acres and 154 acres Zoning: Industrial Rail Access: Louisville & Indiana Railroad Highway/Road Access: Along US 31, one mile from I-65 Exit 76 Utilities: All sites served with utilities to perimeter (including Gigabit-speed fiber) Contact: Jason Hester Greater Columbus Indiana EDC Tel: +1-812-378-7300 This shovel-ready industrial park is located along US 31 one mile from I-65 Exit 76 near Edinburgh, Indiana (part of the Columbus, Indiana MSA, and Bartholomew County, Indiana). The property features all utilities to the perimeter (including Gigabit-speed fiber), industrial zoning, TIF, and other local incentive potential, and some parcels can offer rail service via Louisville & Indiana RR. A very unique feature of the industrial park is that the end-user will have access to one of three electric utility providers depending on the selected parcel, as the site is split-served by Duke Energy, Hoosier Energy (REMC), and Edinburgh Municipal (IMPA). The parcels at the corner of US 31 and 800 N, are also a recent recipient of the Duke Energy Site Readiness Certification. All parcels are privately owned by one of three separate owners (Al-Anna Properties to the north and Meadowlawn Industrial and Force Holdings to the south), with parcels ranging in size from 7 acres up to 153 contiguous acres among 358 total available acres. Click here to check out a bird’s eye view of some of the larger parcels. For more information, contact Jason Hester, Greater Columbus Indiana EDC, Tel: +1-812-378-7300.
Crothersville Industrial Park	Industrial	Crothersville, IN
Crothersville Industrial Park Crothersville, IN Location: Crothersville Industrial Park Acres: 100+ Zoning: Industrial Rail Access: Louisville & Indiana Railroad Highway/Road Access: Highway 31 Utilities: In place, ready for extension to new facilities Contact: In place, ready for extension to new facilities Asking price for land is $25,000 per acre See property listing here.
Edinburgh – Development Opportunity	Industrial	Edinburgh, IN
Edinburgh – Development Opportunity Edinburgh, IN Acres: 36.242 Zoning: Industrial Rail Access: LIRC connecting to CSXT, INRD, NS, PAL Highway/Road Access: 5 miles north of I65 on the US 31 corridor, between Indianapolis and Louisville. Information Sheet
Edinburgh – Greenfield South of Edinburgh		Edinburgh, IN
Edinburgh – Greenfield South of Edinburgh Edinburgh, IN Location: US Highway 31 & 800 North Acres: 254 Rail Access: Requires spur Highway/Road Access: Highway 31
Force Holdings 450	1-3, Heavy Industrial	Walesboro, IN
Force Holdings 450 Walesboro, IN Location: Walesboro Acres: 44.8. divisible Zoning: 1-3, Heavy Industrial Rail Access: Louisville & Indiana Railroad Highway/Road Access: I-65 (2.5 miles) Utilities: Electric Provider-Bartholomew County REMC; Natural Gas Provider-Vectren Gas; Sewer Provider-Columbus City Utilities; Water Provider-Columbus City Utilities Contact: For more information contact Jason Hester at Greater Columbus Indiana EDC, 812-378-7300 or visit Greater Columbus Indiana Economic Development.
Force Holdings Properties		Edinburgh, IN
Force Holdings Properties Edinburgh, IN
Franklin Industrial Park North 2		Franklin, IN
Franklin Industrial Park North 2 Franklin, IN Location: Earlywood Road Acres: 36 Rail Access: Louisville & Indiana Railroad, requires spur Highway/Road Access: Highway 31
Jeffersonville – River Ridge Commerce Center	Heavy Industrial	Jeffersonville, IN
Jeffersonville – River Ridge Commerce Center Jeffersonville, IN Location: 6200 East Highway 62 Acres: 1700+ Zoning: Heavy Industrial Rail Access: Louisville & Indiana Railroad Highway/Road Access: Interstate 65 and Highway 31 http://www.riverridgecc.com/
Scottsburg – Smith Farm	Indiana Site Certified Prime Agricultural	Scottsburg, IN
Scottsburg – Smith Farm Scottsburg, IN Location: South Main Street Acres: 155 acres Zoning: Indiana Site Certified Prime Agricultural Rail Access: Louisville & Indiana Railroad Highway/Road Access: This site is located within line of site of State Highway 31 and approximately 3 miles from the Interstate 65 interchange. Utilities: Scottsburg Municipal Electric, Water, Sewer; Midwest Natural Gas Contact: Scottsburg Municipal Electric, Water, Sewer; Midwest Natural Gas INDIANA SITE CERTIFIED PRIME See Information Sheet
Sellersburg Industrial Park	Industrial	Sellersburg, IN
Sellersburg Industrial Park Sellersburg, IN Location: I-65 to Exit #7, go east to Highway 31 North and turn left; approximately 1/2 mile on right Acres: 16 - Largest site available 7-8 acres. Zoning: Industrial Rail Access: Requires spur Highway/Road Access: Fronts Highway 31 Utilities: Underground utilities on site Contact: Underground utilities on site Tax incentives are available.
Seymour – Freeman Field Industrial Park	Industrial	Seymour, IN
Seymour – Freeman Field Industrial Park Seymour, IN Location: Freeman Field Acres: 500 Zoning: Industrial Rail Access: Louisville & Indiana Railroad Highway/Road Access: Highway 31 Utilities: Electric: Duke, Gas: Vectren For additional site and contact information, download the Freeman property report.
Whiteland – New Whiteland		Whiteland, IN
Whiteland – New Whiteland Whiteland, IN Rail Access: Louisville & Indiana Railroad Highway/Road Access: Less than 2 miles from I-65
Whiteland – North Emerson	Agricultural	Whiteland, IN
Whiteland – North Emerson Whiteland, IN Location: 1500 N. Emerson Ave, Whiteland, IN 46184 Acres: 72.16 Zoning: Agricultural Rail Access: Louisville & Indiana Highway/Road Access: 2 miles to I-65 and 0.5 miles to US 31 Utilities: Electric - Duke Energy; Gas - Vectren; Water & Sewer - Whiteland Utilities Contact: Electric – Duke Energy; Gas – Vectren; Water & Sewer – Whiteland Utilities Rail-served property located 20 minutes south of downtown Indianapolis in Whiteland, Indiana. Site is planned for rail-served industrial uses. Generally flat topography, ideal for development. Water is available on-site, sewer is 1/4 mile from site. Additional information

Headquarters

500 Willinger Lane

Jeffersonville, IN 47130

Contact

Phone: (812) 406-4581

Fax: (812) 288-4977

Customer Service

Phone: (812) 406-4595

Dispatcher

(812) 406-4588
Emergency Dispatcher

(800) 434-5472
Manager on Duty

(812) 406-4055
Roadmaster

Ryan Barbato

(812) 406-4585
Permitting/Right-of-Entry Requests

omega.permits@railpros.com OR https://omegarail.com/permitting

About LIRC

Location: Between Indianapolis, IN and Louisville, KY
Employees: 41
Railroad Mileage: 106 owned
Port Facility Served: Ports of Indiana – Jeffersonville
Connecting Railroads: CSXT (Indianapolis, IN / Jeffersonville, IN), INRD (Indianapolis, IN), NS (Louisville, KY), MGRI (Jeffersonville, IN), and PAL (Louisville, KY)
Sustainability: Contact LIRC to discover the low carbon solutions we can provide for your freight needs.
Customers: About 60

Capabilities

Services: LIRC provides safe, consistent and efficient rail service to our customers and interchanges almost daily with its connecting rail carriers. Service offerings are: Rail Direct, Industrial Development, Crossdocking, Transloading, Car Repair (limited offering), Monthly Track Inspection (for online customers), Storage (Loaded (non-haz)/Empty (non-haz residue)), Warehousing.

Commodities Handled: Agriculture/grain, fertilizer, waste material, polymers, chemicals, building materials, lumber, pulp/paper, food grade products, beverages, steel, scrap (metal and paper), aggregates/minerals
Equipment: 11 locomotives
Capacity: 286k GWOR (contact us for more information)
Annual Volume: 20,000 carloads
Storage Car Spots: About 250
Transloading Locations: Refer to the Facilities tab above.

History

LIRC was formed in March 1994 to acquire 106 miles of rail line between Indianapolis and Louisville from its former owner Conrail.

Leading up to 2012 many improvements were made along the LIRC to support the demands of new and organic growth. The most notable project was the Southwind Upgrade, which commenced in 2014. In April 2015, the STB approved the plan between CSXT and LIRC, which allowed both railroads to entered into a Joint Use Operating Agreement in June 2015. The agreement gave CSXT a non-exclusive freight railroad operating easement over the LIRC and, in exchange, CSXT would fund improvements over the LIRC main track.

The Southwind improvements included replacing the 1930’s era 130# jointed rail with 136# continuous welded rail (CWR), new ties, added two new 10,000 ft. sidings, and replaced a critical bridge. The 2018 completion of this project allowed LIRC to increase from 25 mph to 49 mph and improve its railcar capacity from 263,000 lbs. gross weight on rail to an industry standard of 286,000 lbs. Respectively, the improvements allow speed to market and our customers to maximize their shipping weights offering greater economic advantages vs. other logistic modes.

In 2018 LIRC, in partnership with INDOT, began upgrading the warning devices at its crossings. Since this program began, LIRC has partnered in two overpasses being built and with 77 grade crossings receiving upgraded warning devices and another 11 scheduled for 2023.

In 2019, LIRC was awarded Railway Age Short Line of the Year.

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09/04/24 - LIRC Connections – 2024 Newsletter
09/07/23 - LIRC Connections – 2023 Newsletter
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