Finger Lakes Railway Corp.

On July 22, 1995, Finger Lakes Railway Corp. (FGLK) acquired 118 miles of Conrail-owned lines known as the Geneva Cluster. Carload volumes on these lines were less than 5,600 annually. Since then, FGLK has significantly increased its carloads through aggressive marketing and industrial development programs with both existing and new customers. Total Carloads handled in 2008 exceeded 18,000. Through an acquisition in 2007 of the Ontario Central Railroad (ONCT), FGLK also added 12 miles and 4 new customers to the business. Currently operating on 154 miles, FGLK has a customer base of 54 customers. FGLK is an innovative, truck competitive, service provider offering fair pricing and a high-quality car supply. FGLK has been helping shippers reach new customers in both domestic and international markets, as well as on other shortlines, and Class 1 railways. Commodities handled include: Forest Products, Paper, Scrap Paper; Building Products, Lumber/shingles and roofing; Metals, Rebar, Bars and Scrap, Auto Fluff and Auto Shred; Canned Goods and Tomato paste, Plastic Pellets, Glass Manufacturing aggregates, Soda Ash, Limestone, Sand, Clay, Fly Ash; Chemicals, Agricultural, Grain and Fertilizers, both dry and liquid; Stone and Ballast, Ethonol and Corn Syrup, Beer, Food Producs, Potatoes and Onions, Coal. FGLK has the ability to handle Food Grade warehousing with outside ability to store lumber, poles and ties, panel, and metals. We are transload experts in the Northeast.

Finger Lakes Railway (FGLK) is pleased to announce the resumption of seasonal tourist rail excursions throughout its six-county regional service area. Scheduled weekend operations over different segments of a 167-mile cluster of scenic lines will begin on July 4, employing a distinctive five-car trainset of restored classic 1940s-era equipment formerly used on the New York Central System’s streamlined “20th Century Limited.”

The new “FLX Rail Experience” train will include deluxe coach, premium and first-class accommodations to facilitate family outings, brunch dining, wine tastings, and evening relaxation. Round trips range in length from one to two-and-a-half hours, variously departing from Canandaigua, Geneva and Seneca Falls, as shown on the weekend schedule below. Weekday opportunities to charter a train for large-group occasions can also be arranged to avoid interference with regular freight operations.

To sharpen focus on promoting tourism and supporting local businesses, FGLK will act as host railroad for excursion service conducted by the professional organization operating highly successful tourist rail operations across the U.S. Details of the various New York service offerings can be found on their website Finger Lakes Rail Experience or call FLX Rail Experience at 315-359-4103. Tickets will go on sale June 6.