Real Estate & Contract Services

The Canton Railroad Company owns right-of-way within Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Cecil County, Maryland.

The corporate roots of the Canton Railroad Company stretch back almost 80 years before it was formally chartered in 1906.  Its heritage is intertwined with Baltimore’s development as an important American port city and railroad terminal and the evolution of the original Canton Company.  In turn, the efforts of the Canton Company to promote itself and make a profit in real estate enterprises contributed greatly to the growth of Baltimore and its port.

Schlerf, G. (1984).  History of the Canton Railroad Company: Artery of Baltimore’s Industrial heartland. Dallas, Texas:  Taylor Publishing Company.

Our real estate and contract services encompass the development and management of contractual compliance in accordance with state and federal regulations across various operational areas within the transportation industry.

·       Real Estate Management  ( Acquisition, Disposition and Property Management)

·       Grant Project Administration (Federal and State)

·       Contract Services (Construction Agr, Right-of-Way Service Agrs,  Airspace Easement and Permitting )

·       Capital Projects Initiatives

·       Excess Land Development

·       Wireless Telecommunication

·       Government Relations

The Canton Railroad Company has several locations near the federal highway transportation systems (I-95) and (I-895). If needed, the Permittee must adhere to the Federal Regulations regarding Airspace Guidelines 23 CFR 710.405 – 710.407 and the Federal-Aid Policy Guide, 23 CFR 713A, Subchapter H, Right of Way, and environment, Part 713, subparts A and B. These regulations outline the requirements for using land acquired for federal highway routes. This may include entering into an “Airspace Agreement” with the Maryland Transportation Authority or the City of Baltimore.

https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/real_estate/right-of-way/corridor_management/airspace_guidelines.cfm

CANTON RAILROAD FORMS & DOCUMENT REQUESTS

Notification Issued:  10-3-24

Please Note: The Canton Railroad Company reserves the right to increase its fees with a 30-day notice on Canton Railroad Company’s website

PERMITS, OCCUPANCY AGREEMENTS AND LAND LEASES

The Canton Railroad utilizes the services of a professional railroad property management firm, ReLTEK, LLC, to manage all outside party uses of Canton’s rights of way and property.

Such uses commonly include:

·      Occupancy agreements for installation of utility lines such as gas, oil, sewer and water pipes and electric, CATV and telecommunication cables under, over or along Canton property

·      Land lease agreements for “boots on the ground” utilization of Canton property for ground storage, parking, building encroachments and other footprint type occupancies on Canton property

·      Agreements for fencing, neighborhood beautification and boundary line clarification

·    Right of Entry agreements where temporary access to railroad property is needed (take nothing but pictures, leave nothing by footprints) for survey work, inspections or access to adjacent property

·    Grade crossing agreements for vehicular or pedestrian crossings over Canton property and tracks

For more information on these land uses and more, contact ReLTEK at the address below:

by mail:

ReLTEK, LLC
261 Connecticut Drive
Suite 5
Burlington, NJ 08016
by phone:

609-387-4357

by email:

[email protected]

find us on the web:

www.reltekservices.com

FLAGGING REQUEST  

Railroad flagmen ensure the safety of crews working on or near a railroad track during construction, repair, and maintenance projects or who have the potential to obstruct the railroad’s right of way.  Railroad flagging is not just a recommendation but a mandatory safety measure whenever a Project is within 20 feet of Canton’s tracks, underscoring the seriousness of our safety protocol.

Railroad flagging personnel are the guardians of safety, providing a secure environment for Canton personnel, equipment, passengers, and facilities from work being performed and protecting CANTON operations to parties working within Canton’s right of way.

Project Examples

• Surveying within 20′ of the tracks
• Boring under the tracks
• Bridge inspections
• While working over the tracks (on a bridge or with overhead utility lines)
• 20 feet within a railroad signal facility
• 20 feet within a grade-crossings
• Tracked equipment operating over at-grade-crossings
• Sweeper truck being used at-grade-crossings
• In or near a grade-crossing (on foot)
• Removing obstructions within 20 feet of the tracks

Please coordinate flagging with Mr. Tyler Horner, Director of Operations, (410) 633-9200 ext: 19

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Document Revised as of 10-3-24

CANTON RAILROAD REQUEST FORM 

This request form was created to enhance service quality and assist with your request.  Please complete the attached form and follow the instructions to ensure your request is promptly processed.

Request Form

CONTACT

Canton Railroad Company
1841 S. Newkirk Street
Baltimore, Maryland  21224
410.633.9200

Canton Railroad Company aims to promote and develop strong relationships with communities and local, state, and federal government officials.