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TEXAS NORTHEASTERN RAILROAD (TNER)

The Texas Northeastern Railroad (TNER) operates west from Bonham through Bells to Sherman, TX and east from New Boston to Texarkana, TX. The interchange points for the TNER are at Texarkana and Denison, TX and it operates as a handling carrier for Class I carriers. Partnerships with the UP, BNSF and KCS provide the TNER with an extension of its reach throughout North America for the customers that are served.  The TNER serves The Red River Army Depot at Defense, TX located just west of Texarkana, TX.

Major commodities for the TNER are coal, military equipment, wheat, and polyethylene. Over 10,000 cars moved over the TNER tracks in 2008 making it an important corridor for our customers.

Real Estate Info


RailAmerica Real Estate can assist you with the purchase, sale, lease, and management of RailAmerica real estate. We also are responsible for contract and deed preparation that is related to our real estate portfolio. Below is the list of Real Estate Services available for the Texas Northeastern Railroad.

Right of Entry and Accessing Property

Access RailAmerica property for digging, surveys, drilling, soil sampling and monitoring. Permissions and right of entry permits are required before entering railroad property.
Procedures and Application

Utility Occupancies - Pipelines

Pipelines that go over, under and on railroad property may include natural gas, petroleum, water and sewer.
Procedures and Application

Utility Occupancies - Wirelines

Wire lines and cable crossings that go over, under and on railroad property may include coaxial cables, copper telephone wires, electrical distribution and transmisison lines.
Procedures and Application

Grade Crossings

Public and Private road crossings over RailAmerica tracks.
Procedures and Application

Track Leases

Lease RailAmerica or Industry owned track for railcar service and/or storage.
Procedures and Application

Land Leases

Lease RailAmerica land parcels. 

Restrictions apply, prior to submitting application contact Regional Manager.

Procedures and Application

Land Leases for Signs

Lease RailAmerica land parcels for the installation of signs.
Procedures and Application

Insurance Requirements

When working within the railroad right of way or for personal use of grade crossings applicants are required to obtain and provide proof of Railroad Protective Liability Insurance.

Insurance Requirements
Please provide City, State, Railroad Subdivision and Milepost information for the location in question when contacting the Regional Manager. For application processing and questions contact:

Real Estate Regional Manager

Robert Greenwood
Real Estate Department
RailAmerica, Inc.
7411 Fullerton Street, Suite 110
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Phone: 904-538-6417
Fax: 904-256-1407
Email:  robert.greenwood@railamerica.com

Texas Northeastern Railroad
TNER

403 International Pkwy, Ste 500
Richardson, TX 75081

General Manager: James Kuntz
Business Phone: (972) 808-9800 Ext. 221

AVP, Sales: Michael Haeg
Business Phone: (972) 808-9800 Ext. 211

Manager, Marketing and Sales: Kevin Erasmus
Business Phone: (972) 808-9800 Ext. 220

Office Manager: Sandra Price-Cox
Business Phone: (972) 808-9800 Ext. 200

TNER Customer Service:
Business Phone: (866) 582-2799 Ext. 2

Interchanges


  • BNSF - Sherman, Texas
  • DGNO - Trenton, Texas
  • UP - Denison, Texarkana, Texas