Real Estate, Contract Services & Government Relations

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.

The real estate and contract services consist of developing and managing the contractual compliance related to state and federal regulation in the following operational areas of real estate.

·       Acquisition

·       Property Management

·       Excess Land

·       Wireless Telecommunication

·       Fiber Optics

·       Airspace

·       Grant Administration and Management

The Cantor Railroad Company has various locations adjacent to the federal highway transportation systems (I-95) and (I-895). If applicable, the Permittee is required to adhere to the Federal Regulations relating to Airspace Guidelines 23 CRF 710.405 – 710.407 and the Federal-Aid Policy Guide, 23 CRF 713A, Subchapter H, Right of W, and environment, Part 713, subparts A and B set for the requirement governing the use of land acquired for federal highway routes which requirements included the execution of 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

PERMITS

The Canton Railroad requires a permit for access to its right of way.  The permit application outlines the cost of the permit, the requirements, and insurance.  It is important to complete the permit in its entirety.

♦  Please allow sufficient time for the processing and handling of your request.

Access Permit Application – 2023CNT

Prime Permit Authorization and Consent Application

Canton Railroad Company Occupation Application – 2021

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 required whenever a Project is within 20 feet of Canton’s tracks.

Railroad flagging personnel are provided to protect Canton personnel, equipment, passengers, and facilities from work being performed and to protect 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, Superintendent of Operations, (410) 633-9200 ext: 19

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CANTON RAILROAD REQUEST FORM 

This form was created to improve the quality of service assisting with your request.  Please complete the attached per the instructions to ensure prompt delivery of your request.

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, local, state, and federal government officials.