Your Freight. Our Network. North American Reach.
Finger Lakes Railway delivers responsive, customer-focused carload freight service across 150+ miles of track in Upstate New York, connecting businesses in six counties to CSX, Norfolk Southern, and markets across the continent.
Commodities We Serve
Six core markets drive the railroad: paper and packaging, glassmaking minerals, steel, salt and chemicals, agriculture, and the region's food producers. Here is what actually moves on Finger Lakes Railway.
Paper & Forest Products
Pulpboard and packaging papers in 50- and 60-foot boxcars — the single largest business on the railroad — plus recovered paper feeding regional mills.
Glass & Industrial Minerals
Silica sand, soda ash, limestone, and specialty minerals delivered in covered hoppers to one of the Northeast's most active glassmaking corridors.
Steel & Metals
Rebar, billets, angles, and merchant bar moving to and from regional mills and fabricators — dense, heavy loads built for rail.
Salt & Chemicals
Evaporated salt in food, pharmaceutical, and water-conditioning grades from Seneca Lake's brine fields, alongside plastics, LPG, and industrial chemicals.
Grain, Feed & Fertilizer
Soybeans, corn, and feed moving through Finger Lakes elevators, plus potash, urea, and liquid fertilizer stored on-network ahead of the spring season.
Food & Beverage
Canned vegetables from the region's packers and bulk wine and beverage moves — food-grade railcars and handling from farm country that feeds the Northeast.
Dual Class I Access
FGLK's connections to two Class I railroads give shippers routing options and competitive rates to markets across North America, a critical advantage over single-interchange short lines.
CSX Interchange
Our interchange with CSX at Solvay (Syracuse) connects FGLK shippers to CSX's roughly 20,000-mile network across the eastern U.S., reaching the Midwest, Southeast, Gulf Coast, and the Atlantic seaboard.
- Interchange point: Solvay (Syracuse), NY
- ~20,000-mile network across 23 states, D.C. & eastern Canada
- Connections to 70+ Atlantic, Gulf Coast & Great Lakes ports
- Service territory home to nearly two-thirds of the U.S. population
Norfolk Southern Interchange
Our interchange with NS at Geneva connects FGLK shippers to Norfolk Southern's 19,000-mile eastern network, reaching major markets, every major East Coast port, and, through NS's western and Canadian gateways, the rest of the North American rail system.
- Interchange point: Geneva, NY
- 19,000-mile network across 22 states & D.C.
- Direct service to every major East Coast port from NYC to Jacksonville
- Onward Class I connections at NS's western & Canadian gateways
Interchange Gateways & Service Frequency
| Gateway | Connecting Railroad | Typical Interchange Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Solvay (Syracuse), NY | CSX Transportation | 5 days per week (Mon–Fri); weekends subject to crew availability |
| Geneva, NY | Norfolk Southern | 6 days per week (Sun–Fri) |
| Syracuse, NY | New York, Susquehanna & Western (NYSW) | 3 days per week (Tue, Thu, Sat) |
| Shortsville, NY | Ontario Central (ONCT, an FGLK subsidiary) | 2 days per week (Mon & Thu) |
Frequencies are typical and scheduled around customer demand. Interchange gateways and service frequencies shown are subject to change.
FGLK System & Weight Capacity Map
Local Flexibility. National Reach.
Working with a short line railroad means a direct relationship with people who know your business, your facility, and the region. We deliver the responsiveness of a local partner and the reach of the Class I network.
Direct Customer Relationships
No call centers. You work directly with our commercial and operations team, people who know your facility, your shipping patterns, and your deadlines.
Dual Class I Access
Interchange connections to both CSX and Norfolk Southern give shippers competitive options and routing flexibility to reach virtually any market in North America.
Reliable, Scheduled Service
Consistent train schedules, dependable switching service, and a team committed to on-time performance across our six-county network in Upstate New York.
76-Mile Main Line
Our primary corridor runs from Syracuse to Canandaigua through Auburn, Seneca Falls, and Geneva, serving one of New York's most productive agricultural and industrial regions.
Transload & First/Last Mile
Nine transload facilities across the network bridge the gap between rail and truck, expanding your shipping options without requiring a direct rail siding.
Industrial Development Support
Our team works with site selectors, economic development partners, and businesses to identify and develop rail-served locations across the FGLK network.
FGLK Freight Tariff
The FGLK/ONCT Tariff governs rates, rules, and charges for freight service on the FGLK network. Download the current tariff for rate and rule information, or contact our team to discuss your specific shipping needs.
Order Railcars
Need empty railcars for loading? Place your order online and our team will confirm car supply and placement, or download the printable form. A minimum of two weeks' advance notice is required for all railcar orders.
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