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About Us

Canton Railroad is a full-service class III railroad based in Baltimore, Maryland.

We connect local industries to the North American freight network via Norfolk Southern and CSX.

With over a century of service, our operations continue to drive regional economic growth through reliable and sustainable transportation.

Meet Our Team

Board of Directors

Stephen P. Kauffman

Chairman of the Board

William H. Cox Jr.

Board Member (ex officio)

Thomas E. Huesman

Board Member

Sarah Klein

Board Member

Lorrie A. Schenning

Board Member

J. Robert Huber Sr.

Board Member

Charley C. Sung

Board Member

Executive Administration

Tyler Horner

President / CEO

Henry Parker

Controller

Jennifer Vogel

Human Resources (Consultant)

Operations Management

Bill Casper

Superintendent of Operations

Jesse Reid

Track Inspector Supervisor, Maintenance of Way

David Miller

Chief Mechanical Officer

Kevin Demby

Rail Coordinator

Chris Barbour

Transload Terminal Manager

Mission Statement

Our goal is to become the leading freight rail transportation provider in Maryland. We achieve this by offering safe, reliable, and consistent logistics services that serve our customers, employees, and shareholders.

We create value by continuously improving and expanding competitively priced service capabilities across our network.

Canton legacy train
Canton legacy train

Over a Century of Innovation

The Canton Railroad operates as a vital link between the Port of Baltimore and two major Class I railroads, CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern.

We handle switching, transloading, and warehousing to support diverse industries throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Every service we provide is driven by safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Our History

Founded in 1906 to serve Baltimore’s growing port and industrial base, Canton Rail has evolved into a modern logistics partner with a century-long legacy of innovation.

From its origins as a local switching line, the company has expanded into a multifaceted rail, logistics, and infrastructure provider while maintaining its heritage of service and dependability.

Canton legacy train

Our Core Values

Safety

Integrity

Efficiency

Innovation

Collaboration

Freestate Logistics

Freestate Logistics is a Canton Railroad Company subsidiary that operates in Perryville, MD at Principio Industrial Park.

Freestate Logistics