Watco Acquisition of Great Lakes Central Railroad
Sector: Rail • Location: Michigan, United States
Source: Railway Track and Structures
Watco has announced its acquisition of the Great Lakes Central Railroad (GLC), the largest Class III regional railroad in Michigan, which serves Central and Northern Michigan with approximately 400 miles of track. This acquisition aims to enhance rail service in Michigan and build upon the legacy established by the Ferris family, who have been integral to the GLC's operations.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Rail, Mass Transit
- Location
- Michigan, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Railway Track and Structures
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Watco has announced its acquisition of the Great Lakes Central Railroad (GLC), the largest Class III regional railroad in Michigan, which serves Central and Northern Michigan with approximately 400 miles of track. This acquisition aims to enhance rail service in Michigan and build upon the legacy established by the Ferris family, who have been integral to the GLC's operations. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Michigan |
Source
Source | Railway Track and Structures |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Mass Transit |
Article published date | 2025-03-10 |
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