NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. — Raymond Goss, president of the R.J. Corman Railroad Co., will retire effective Jan. 30, 2026, the company has announced. He will depart following five decades in the rail industry and seven years leading R.J. Corman short line and switching operations.
“Ray has been an exceptional leader whose steady hand and deep industry knowledge have strengthened our short line operations and elevated our service standards,” R.J. Corman Railroad Group CEO Justin Broyles said in a press release. “We are grateful for his dedication and wish him the very best in retirement.”
Prior to joining R.J. Corman, Goss held leadership and operational roles with companies including Genesee & Wyoming, Amtrak, and Canadian Pacific Railway. During his tenure at R.J. Corman, the company expanded through acquisitions and new operations including its Childersburg Line, the Raleigh & Fayetteville Railroad, Knoxville & Cumberland Gap Railroad; Oswego & Hartford Railway; Lehigh Railway; and Luzerne & Susquehanna Railway. He also oversaw infrastructure improvements, securing federal grants to rehabilitate hundreds of miles of track, upgrade bridges, and modernize grade crossings.
“It has been an honor to lead R. J. Corman’s railroads and work alongside such a talented team,” Goss said. “Together, we’ve advanced safety, improved efficiency, and strengthened relationships with our customers. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished, and I’m confident that they will continue to be leaders in the industry and take the company to new heights.”
The R.J. Corman Railroad Co. operates 19 short lines in 11 states. The larger R.J. Corman Railroad Group employs more than 1,400 people in 24 states, providing such services as emergency response, track construction, and signal design and construction.
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