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Manufacturers Junction Railway, LLC
Manufacturers’ Junction Railway (MJ) owns and operates over 6 miles of trackage in Cicero, Illinois. The railroad was incorporated to serve the former Western Electric Hawthorne Works, a primary producer of telephones and related equipment. Although a portion of the Hawthorne plant was converted into retail space, the majority was redeveloped into a business center, which includes rail customer candidates.
Substantial warehouse and car storage space is available on and around the MJ, presenting many growth opportunities as companies continue to relocate into the area.
Services Offered
Railcar Repair And Storage
Transloading
Contact
Address:
2335 South Cicero Avenue
Cicero, Illinois 60804
Customer Service:
877.276.3777
Email Customer Service
Operations:
Leonard Wilfinger
773.721.4000
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Details
Miles Operated:
6 Miles
Interchanges:
BRC – CHICAGO, IL
BNSF VIA BRC – CHICAGO, IL
CN VIA BRC – CHICAGO, IL
CSXT VIA BRC – CHICAGO, IL
Map
Tariffs
GENERAL FREIGHT TARIFF 5000-EFFECTIVE 12.01.2023
MJ Rate Tariff 8001 – Effective 01.01.2023
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Transloading Services
Through transloading, cargo can seamlessly move between truck and rail. Simply move your product by short haul truck to a nearby rail transload facility where it can be transferred to a rail car. No investment in your own track is required.
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Storage And Repair
Omnitrax delivers railcar storage and switching solutions that are both secure and cost-effective. Our car storage staff will work with you to discover the finest location to fit your needs.
Benefits
Flexible
Short-term and long term options for loaded or empty cars
Accessible
Locations in 16 states and 2 provinces with interchanges to UP, BNSF, NS, CSX, KCS, CP, and CN
Simple
One point of contact for easy negotiations and management
Secure
Safety focused operations with extensive knowledge of federal rules and regulations
Doug Ernstes
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
469.261.2083