RailAmerica Overview
- Year Founded
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1986
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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1,808
- Latest Deal Type
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Buyout/LBO
- Financing Rounds
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18
- Investments
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15
RailAmerica General Information
Description
Operator of short-line and regional freight railroads across North America. The company acquires, develops and operates short-line and regional railroads formed primarily through the acquisition of light-density rail lines from larger domestic railroads and through the acquisition of regional railroads privatized by foreign governments.
Contact Information
Website
www.railamerica.comCorporate Office
- 7411 Fullerton Street
- Suite 300
- Jacksonville, FL 32256
- United States
Corporate Office
- 7411 Fullerton Street
- Suite 300
- Jacksonville, FL 32256
- United States
RailAmerica Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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RailAmerica Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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RailAmerica Investments & Acquisitions (15)
RailAmerica’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Marquette Rail for . The deal was made on 01-May-2012.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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| Marquette Rail | 01-May-2012 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Services (B2C Non-Financial) | ||
| Industrial Waste Group | 09-Apr-2012 | Merger/Acquisition | Logistics | ||
| Wellsboro & Corning Railroad | 09-Apr-2012 | Merger/Acquisition | Rail | ||
| Gulf and Ohio Railways (Three Railroads) | 11-May-2011 | Buyout/LBO | Rail | ||
| Conecuh Valley Railroad | 01-Apr-2011 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property |
RailAmerica Exits (4)
RailAmerica’s most recent exit was on 04-Feb-2000 from Cape Breton & Central Nova Scotia Railway. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| Cape Breton & Central Nova Scotia Railway | 04-Feb-2000 | Completed |
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| Chesapeake & Albemarle Railroad | 01-Jan-2000 | Completed |
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| Goderich-Exeter Railway | 01-Jan-2000 | Completed |
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| Seagraves, WhiteFace & Lubbock Railroad | 06-Nov-1995 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Completed |
RailAmerica FAQs
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When was RailAmerica founded?
RailAmerica was founded in 1986.
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Where is RailAmerica headquartered?
RailAmerica is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL.
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What is the size of RailAmerica?
RailAmerica has 1,808 total employees.
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What industry is RailAmerica in?
RailAmerica’s primary industry is Rail.
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Is RailAmerica a private or public company?
RailAmerica is a Private company.
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What is RailAmerica’s current revenue?
The current revenue for RailAmerica is .
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How much funding has RailAmerica raised over time?
RailAmerica has raised $2.19B.
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Who are RailAmerica’s investors?
Fortress Investment Group, Genesee & Wyoming, and JPB Partners have invested in RailAmerica.
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When was RailAmerica acquired?
RailAmerica was acquired on 01-Jan-2022.
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Who acquired RailAmerica?
RailAmerica was acquired by Beacon Rail Leasing.
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