Delray Connecting Railroad Company
Delray Connecting Railroad Company

The Delray Connecting is a Class III switching carrier serving the Zug Island area in Detroit, MI with about 15 miles of track. DCRR provides 24/7 switching service, rail car storage and repair, locomotive repair, track repair, and rotary car dumping. DCRR interchanges with the Canadian National (CN), Norfolk Southern (NS), CSXT and Conrail. DCRR has access to ground storage as well as track and land availability for new transload capabilities.

The Delray Connecting is a Class III switching carrier serving the Zug Island area in Detroit, MI with about 15 miles of track. DCRR provides 24/7 switching service, rail car storage and repair, locomotive repair, track repair, and rotary car dumping. DCRR interchanges with the Canadian National (CN), Norfolk Southern (NS), CSXT and Conrail. DCRR has access to ground storage as well as track and land availability for new transload capabilities.

At a Glance
15 Miles of Track
286k Load Capacity
Interchanges – CN, NS, CSXT and Conrail
800 Storage Spots

At a Glance
15 Miles of Track
286k Load Capacity
Interchanges – CN, NS, CSXT and Conrail
800 Storage Spots
Delray Connecting Railroad Company Services
Transtar can offer seven day-a-week common carrier or contract, in-plant switching service to accommodate a customer’s switching needs while improving safety and efficiency. When volumes warrant, we can dedicate a crew, or offer multiple switching options to get your railcars on the right track, all the while making sure your management personnel are kept in the communication loop. Switching services include train assembly and disassembly, storing and classifying cars and more.
Transtar can provide other on-site rail transportation services, including railcar loading and unloading, railcar inspection and prep, railcar repair and cleaning, and on-site or mobile maintenance services.
Many of our locations are Class III common carrier railroads that serve specific geographic regions with direct rail connectivity to the national rail network, along with transload services, as well as developable industrial sites for new rail-served businesses. Several locations provide 24/7 service today, and we can provide flexible service frequency to meet your needs.
Transtar has available track space and offers economic short- and long-term railcar storage solutions at a variety of locations. Our connections with Class I partners, as well as the option to group cars by specified categories, provide flexibility and reliability, and enables fluid movement across our footprint.
The benefits to using our company’s railroads for railcar storage are:
- A safety-focused operation to ensure that your assets remain in good condition
- Railcar inspection and repair services
- Extensive coverage
- Interchanges with most Class I railroads
- Competitive rates
- Flexible terms and service
- Single point of contact to help you find the best storage locations based on your needs
Transtar can provide other services for industrial customers beyond in-plant switching, such as track, locomotive, railcar, and facility maintenance. On-site and mobile services are available.
We understand the importance of keeping railcars in service and doing so by making quality repairs that meet AAR standards. Safety is our top priority, making sure that our locomotive and railcar repair services are performed by experienced and knowledgeable technicians. Our expert technicians can handle repairs on both locomotives and railcars. Whether you have a locomotive with a bad generator or a railcar in need of new wheels, our team is up for the job—and we do it with attention to detail and safety.
Services Offering & Capabilities:
- Mobile Repair
- General Repair to AAR/FRA standards
- Inbound/outbound, lease end inspections
- Truck Inspection and Maintenance
- Air brake repairs and testing
- Wheel replacements and roller bearing inspection
- Qualified AAR Welders
- Car Cleanouts
Delray Connecting Railroad (Serviced by CSX, NS, CN)
Rail is often the most economical way to ship, but what if your facility isn’t rail-served? Transloading combines the advantages of rail with truck or barge. Combining these methods of transportation offers shippers cost savings, flexibility and the opportunity to expand business and market reach.
Delray Connecting Railroad Company Services
Rail Switching
Transtar can offer seven day-a-week common carrier or contract, in-plant switching service to accommodate a customer’s switching needs while improving safety and efficiency. When volumes warrant, we can dedicate a crew, or offer multiple switching options to get your railcars on the right track, all the while making sure your management personnel are kept in the communication loop. Switching services include train assembly and disassembly, storing and classifying cars and more.
Transtar can provide other on-site rail transportation services, including railcar loading and unloading, railcar inspection and prep, railcar repair and cleaning, and on-site or mobile maintenance services.
Common Carrier Railroad
Many of our locations are Class III common carrier railroads that serve specific geographic regions with direct rail connectivity to the national rail network, along with transload services, as well as developable industrial sites for new rail-served businesses. Several locations provide 24/7 service today, and we can provide flexible service frequency to meet your needs.
Railcar Storage
Transtar has available track space and offers economic short- and long-term railcar storage solutions at a variety of locations. Our connections with Class I partners, as well as the option to group cars by specified categories, provide flexibility and reliability, and enables fluid movement across our footprint.
The benefits to using our company’s railroads for railcar storage are:
- A safety-focused operation to ensure that your assets remain in good condition
- Railcar inspection and repair services
- Extensive coverage
- Interchanges with most Class I railroads
- Competitive rates
- Flexible terms and service
- Single point of contact to help you find the best storage locations based on your needs
In-Plant Services
Transtar can provide other services for industrial customers beyond in-plant switching, such as track, locomotive, railcar, and facility maintenance. On-site and mobile services are available.
Maintenance & Repair
We understand the importance of keeping railcars in service and doing so by making quality repairs that meet AAR standards. Safety is our top priority, making sure that our locomotive and railcar repair services are performed by experienced and knowledgeable technicians. Our expert technicians can handle repairs on both locomotives and railcars. Whether you have a locomotive with a bad generator or a railcar in need of new wheels, our team is up for the job—and we do it with attention to detail and safety.
Services Offering & Capabilities:
- Full-service freight car repair
- Mobile or on -site repair and inspection
- Wreck damage
- Welding
- Fabrication and assembly
- Staging and storage yards
- Daily service from multiple Class 1’s
- People, facilities and processes to handle large, multi-car programs with ease
Transload Services
Rail is often the most economical way to ship, but what if your facility isn’t rail-served? Transloading combines the advantages of rail with truck or barge. Combining these methods of transportation offers shippers cost savings, flexibility and the opportunity to expand business and market reach.
Delray Connecting Railroad Company Contact Information
Delray Connecting Railroad Company Contact Information
Emergency
(800) 406-3545 press 1
Safety & Environmental
(800) 406-3545 press 2
safety@transtarrail.com
Sales and Marketing
(800) 406-3545 press 3
sales@transtarrail.com
Customer Service
(800) 406-3545 press 4
customer@transtarrail.com
Operations
(313) 372-2255
Accounting and Finance
(800) 406-3545 x 4001
Accounts Payable
ap@transtarrail.com
Accounts Receivable
ar@transtarrail.com
Real Estate
(800) 406-3545 x 4002
realestate@transtarrail.com
Information Systems
(800) 406-3545 x 4003
technology@transtarrail.com
Billing Address
900 Thompson Run Road
Monroeville PA 15146
Physical Address
PO Box 18186
River Rouge MI 48218
GPS Address
1 Zug Island Rd
River Rouge MI 48218
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Employment Opportunities
Since the late 1800’s, the Transtar companies consist of a group of rail carriers have been an important component in this country’s industrial development. Moving billions of tons of raw materials to manufacturing sites. Transporting finished products to market. Storing and handling bulk commodities. Providing rail transport services to hundreds of satisfied customers throughout the nation’s industrial heartland.
JOIN OUR TEAM
Employment Opportunities
Since the late 1800’s, the Transtar companies consist of a group of rail carriers have been an important component in this country’s industrial development. Moving billions of tons of raw materials to manufacturing sites. Transporting finished products to market. Storing and handling bulk commodities. Providing rail transport services to hundreds of satisfied customers throughout the nation’s industrial heartland.
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