OmniTRAX
OmniTRAX is a private short line railroad operator and industrial real estate developer managing 35 railroads and transload terminals across the United States and Canada, serving industrial manufacturers, port authorities, and economic development organizations.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1986
- HeadquartersDenver, United States
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
OmniTRAX firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- OmniTRAX
- Legal name
- OmniTRAX, Inc.
- Website
- https://omnitrax.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1986
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- OmniTRAX is a private short line railroad operator and industrial real estate developer managing 35 railroads and transload terminals across the United States and Canada, serving industrial manufacturers, port authorities, and economic development organizations.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
OmniTRAX industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Freight Rail Transportation Services
- NAICS
- Short Line Railroads (482112), Support Activities for Rail Transportation (4882)
- SIC
- Railroads, Line-Haul Operating (4011), Railroad Switching & Terminal Establishments (4013)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Short Line & Regional Railroads (General Merchandise) (TLADACAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Unit Train & Dedicated Contract Rail Services (TLADACAK), Industrial & Terminal Railroads (Plant/Port Switching) (TLADACAJ), Cross-Border Rail Freight Operators (International Corridors) (TLADACAL)
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Where OmniTRAX is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Denver
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices15 records
Markets served
OmniTRAX business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Rail Transportation Services: OmniTRAX generates revenue through freight rail transportation services across its network of short line and regional railroads. Revenue is earned through rail freight rates, switching fees, and per-car charges for moving cargo over OmniTRAX-managed rail lines, connecting industrial customers to the national Class I rail network.
- Industrial Real Estate Development & Land Leasing: OmniTRAX earns revenue through industrial development and real estate services, including leasing land and rail-served properties to industrial customers. Through its partnership with Broe Real Estate Group (BREG), OmniTRAX develops logistics hubs, industrial parks, and multimodal facilities. Revenue includes land lease payments, development fees, and rent from rail-served facilities.
- Railcar Storage and Repair Services: OmniTRAX provides railcar storage (short-term and long-term, loaded or empty) and maintenance/repair services across its network. Revenue is generated through storage fees per railcar, car cleaning charges, field maintenance operations, and scrapping services.
- Transloading Services: OmniTRAX facilitates cargo transfer between truck and rail at its transload terminals, enabling non-rail-served customers to access rail benefits. Revenue is earned through transloading fees based on commodity type and volume handled at terminals across the network.
- Land Access and Track Permits: OmniTRAX issues Right of Entry agreements, land leases, track agreements, and grade crossing permits. Revenue is generated through permit fees, lease payments for land uses such as parking, cell towers, and farming, and track agreement fees for railcar service or storage on industry-owned track.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based | Multi-year contract | Rail Transportation — Customized per railroad and commodity |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels8 records
OmniTRAX product offering
Product offeringCore offering
OmniTRAX operates 35 short line and regional railroads across the United States and Canada providing freight rail transportation services, railcar storage and repair, transloading between truck and rail, industrial real estate development through its Rail-Ready Sites program, and land/track permits. The company connects industrial shippers to all major Class I railroads via its network, offers over 10,000 railcar storage spots, and bundles rail operations with shovel-ready industrial property development to support manufacturing, mining, agriculture, and logistics customers.
Product overview
OmniTRAX is a rail transportation and real estate company offering an integrated suite of services as a unified platform for industrial logistics. The core portfolio includes Rail Transportation Services connecting businesses to Class I railroads, Real Estate & Industrial Development through the Rail-Ready Sites program, Transload Services for truck-to-rail cargo transfer, Railcar Storage and Repair with over 10,000 spots across North America, and Land & Track Permits. The company operates 35 short line railroads across North America (as of April 2026), managed railroads including Chicago Rail Link, Great Western Railway of Colorado, Georgia & Florida Railway, Alabama & Tennessee River Railway, Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway, Nebraska Kansas & Colorado Railway, Illinois Railway, Central Texas & Colorado River Railway, Winchester & Western Railroad, Port of Catoosa Industrial Railroad, South Branch Valley Railroad, Carlton Trail Railway, Kettle Falls International Railway, and three Arkansas railroads (Dardanelle and Russellville, Camden & Southern, Ouachita). Industrial development hubs include Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub, Access 25 Logistics Park, and Great Western Industrial Park. The company, an affiliate of The Broe Group, combines rail operations with real estate development to deliver multimodal supply chain solutions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Rail Transportation Services Core rail freight transportation services connecting businesses to the national Class I railroad network. OmniTRAX operates 35 short line railroads across the United States and Canada, providing localized rail service, switching, and interchange access to all Class I carriers (BNSF, Union Pacific, CSX, Norfolk Southern, Canadian National, CPKC) for industrial manufacturers, shippers, and port authorities.
- Real Estate & Industrial Development Industrial development and real estate services including the Rail-Ready Sites program identifying optimal rail-served industrial locations through collaboration with economic development partners. Includes site due diligence on rail access, utilities, zoning, permitting, and workforce, plus rail design, marketing, and lease options for industrial customers seeking shovel-ready properties.
- Transload Services Cost-effective cargo transfer between truck and rail for customers without direct rail access at their facilities. Handles dry bulk, liquid bulk, hazardous materials, and food grade products across OmniTRAX's transload terminal network, providing storage and warehousing capabilities for shippers seeking to access rail economics through the 'No Rail? No Problem.' program.
- Railcar Storage and Repair Over 10,000 railcar storage spots across 20+ railroads in North America, offering short-term and long-term storage for loaded or empty cars, hazardous and non-hazardous materials, storage-in-transit (SIT), car cleaning, maintenance and repair, and scrapping services for railcar owners, lessors, and shippers.
- Land & Track Permits Right of entry agreements, land leases for parking/farming/cell towers, track agreements for railcar service or storage, grade crossings, utility installations (wire line and pipe line), and preliminary engineering for public projects on or adjacent to OmniTRAX-managed rail properties.
- Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub Georgia industrial hub with direct rail access, part of OmniTRAX's expansion into multimodal logistics. Represents Georgia's first newly certified railroad in over 50 years, anchored by the Piacente Rail Yard dedicated in May 2026.
- Access 25 Logistics Park 300-acre master planned logistics park in Northern Colorado at the intersection of CR 34 and I-25, featuring dual rail access by Great Western Railway of Colorado. The closest and only dual rail-served park in the Denver Metro area.
Quantifiable outcome
- 45% lower cost than shipping by truck
- +9 more outcomes
Companies that use OmniTRAX
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
OmniTRAX technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature4 records
OmniTRAX partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- BNSF RailwaycoreBNSF Railway serves as the Class I interchange partner for OmniTRAX's Central Texas & Colorado River Railway (CTXR) operations. CTXR provides unit train transportation of aggregates from the San Saba quarry to BNSF interchange in Lometa, Texas. OmniTRAX maintains interchange relationships with BNSF at multiple railroad properties across its network.
- Texas MaterialscoreTexas Materials contracted OmniTRAX to resume CTXR rail operations and provide unit train transportation of aggregates from the San Saba quarry to BNSF interchange under a new service agreement. This partnership drove the 49-mile CTXR rail rehabilitation investment.
- Church and DwightcoreManufacturing giant Church and Dwight selected OmniTRAX for the Arm and Hammer Green River, Wyoming production facility in March 2026.
- City of Blue IslandcoreCity of Blue Island city officials approved a lease agreement with OmniTRAX in March 2026 to develop 90 acres of vacant land into a logistics hub with rail and storage facilities. The project is expected to generate city revenue and jobs, with environmental remediations to be completed by 2026.
- Arctic Gateway Group (AGG)coreArctic Gateway Group owns and operates the Port of Churchill deep-water port in northern Manitoba and the Hudson Bay Railway. OmniTRAX previously acquired the Hudson Bay Railway in 1996. AGG is seeking to scale up exports of critical minerals, fertilizer, and energy products through Churchill, with federal and Manitoba governments committing $262.5 million toward 'Churchill Plus' expansion plans.
- WE SodacoreWE Soda, the world's largest soda ash producer, selected OmniTRAX as exclusive third-party rail switching partner for their Green River, Wyoming mining facility in August 2025.
- Tata Chemicals Soda AshcoreOmniTRAX was named the exclusive switching partner for Tata Chemicals Soda Ash Partner's Wyoming mine in August 2025.
- Ports of IndianacoreOmniTRAX was named the exclusive railroad operator for Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon in January 2024. This partnership is designed to boost the port's economic impact, support multi-modal access, and foster significant growth in the region's logistics and industrial development. OmniTRAX operates the Mount Vernon Railroad connecting to Evansville Western Railway and all four major Class I carriers.
- Tulsa Port of Catoosa (City of Tulsa – Rogers County Port Authority)coreOmniTRAX became the sole rail partner for the Tulsa Port of Catoosa in June 2022, one of the largest inland ports in the United States. OmniTRAX operates the Port of Catoosa Industrial Railroad (PCIR) and collaborates with state and local officials to attract new industrial park projects. The port handles millions of tons of freight via barges to America's heartland.
- River Ridge Development AuthoritycoreRiver Ridge Development Authority partnered with OmniTRAX to enable rail service for ten million square feet of new development within the 6,000-acre River Ridge Commerce Center in Charlestown, Indiana. OmniTRAX operates River Ridge Railroad as part of this partnership.
- Brownsville Navigation District (BND)coreThe Brownsville Navigation District entered a 30-year agreement with OmniTRAX in June 2014 to operate and expand the Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railway (BRG) at the Port of Brownsville. BND manages the Port of Brownsville with 40,000 acres of land available for development.
Scale indicators12 records
Recent moves18 records
Expansion highlights6 records
OmniTRAX competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- CSX Corporation: CSX is a major Class I freight railroad that interchanges with OmniTRAX short lines across the eastern U.S. While not a direct competitor for short haul, CSX is a critical commercial counterparty (several OmniTRAX executives are CSX alumni) and a potential source of divested short line spin-offs.
- Norfolk Southern: Norfolk Southern is a Class I freight railroad that interchanges with OmniTRAX's eastern short lines. While not a direct competitor for short haul, NS shapes interchange economics and is a key source of short line divestiture opportunities for OmniTRAX's M&A pipeline.
- Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Partners (FTAI): FTAI owns and leases railcars, terminals, and infrastructure assets across North America, with a broader infrastructure-investor approach that overlaps OmniTRAX's railcar storage, terminal, and industrial logistics operations but at larger scale and with public-market capital access.
Others
- Brookfield Infrastructure Partners: Brookfield Infrastructure owns and operates transportation, energy, and infrastructure assets globally, including rail and logistics platforms. It is not a direct short line peer but represents an infrastructure-investor archetype that validates OmniTRAX's rail + real estate bundling strategy and is a potential acquirer or capital partner at scale.
- Prologis: Prologis is the largest publicly traded industrial real estate operator globally, including logistics parks near ports and rail infrastructure. While Prologis focuses on warehouse/distribution rather than rail operations, it represents a comparable industrial real estate scale and capability that frames OmniTRAX's emerging IOS and multimodal logistics hub platform.
Direct peers
- Iowa Pacific Holdings: Iowa Pacific Holdings operates regional and short line railroads plus hospitality and excursion rail services in the U.S., with a similar diversified short line operator profile to OmniTRAX — though smaller in scale and now restructured.
- Watco Companies: Watco is one of the largest privately held short line railroad holding companies in North America, operating 40+ short line and regional railroads plus transload, mechanical, and industrial services. Like OmniTRAX, Watco bundles rail operations with industrial customer solutions and pursues acquisitive growth across geographies and commodities.
- Pioneer Railcorp: Pioneer Railcorp was a short line railroad holding company that owned and operated multiple regional and switching railroads across the U.S. Midwest and South — a directly comparable small-cap short line aggregator model to OmniTRAX's portfolio of 35 regional and switching carriers.
- Genesee & Wyoming (now part of CPKC): Prior to its acquisition by Canadian Pacific (now CPKC), G&W operated 100+ short line and regional railroads globally with extensive industrial switching, transload, and rail services — closely mirroring OmniTRAX's business model of operating multi-commodity short line networks with industrial real estate and logistics add-ons.
- Anacostia Rail Holdings: Anacostia is a short line railroad holding company that owns and operates several regional and switching railroads in the U.S., pursuing a similar multi-subsidiary short line strategy with industrial switching and transload exposure comparable to OmniTRAX's portfolio.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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OmniTRAX leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles18 records
OmniTRAX subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries37 records
OmniTRAX funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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OmniTRAX M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about OmniTRAX
What does OmniTRAX do?
OmniTRAX operates 35 short line and regional railroads across the United States and Canada providing freight rail transportation services, railcar storage and repair, transloading between truck and rail, industrial real estate development through its Rail-Ready Sites program, and land/track permits. The company connects industrial shippers to all major Class I railroads via its network, offers over 10,000 railcar storage spots, and bundles rail operations with shovel-ready industrial property development to support manufacturing, mining, agriculture, and logistics customers.
Is OmniTRAX a public or private company?
OmniTRAX is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was OmniTRAX founded?
OmniTRAX was founded in 1986. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is OmniTRAX based?
OmniTRAX is headquartered in Denver, United States, in the North America region.
How does OmniTRAX make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Rail Transportation Services are the primary driver. The others are industrial Real Estate Development & Land Leasing, railcar Storage and Repair Services, transloading Services and land Access and Track Permits.
Who are OmniTRAX's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are CSX Corporation, Norfolk Southern and Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Partners (FTAI). Others are Brookfield Infrastructure Partners and Prologis. Direct peers are Iowa Pacific Holdings, Watco Companies, Pioneer Railcorp, Genesee & Wyoming (now part of CPKC) and Anacostia Rail Holdings.
Does OmniTRAX have an API?
No public API is recorded for OmniTRAX.
What industry is OmniTRAX in?
OmniTRAX's product category is Freight Rail Transportation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLADACAI, Short Line & Regional Railroads (General Merchandise), with a secondary code of TLADACAK, Unit Train & Dedicated Contract Rail Services. Its NAICS code is 482112 and its SIC code is 4011.