Boldly Building. Together.

Railroad Development Corporation is a global railway investment and management company, rooted in bold, ambitious partnerships. For over three decades, RDC has invested in and operated railway systems across emerging markets in North America, Latin America, Europe and Africa.

Connecting
the Globe.

RDC’s ownership interests and management agreements have included operating railroads in North America, Latin America, Europe and Africa.

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Our Companies

USA
Iowa Interstate Railroad

Freight | Partners Since 1991

Pop-Up Metro, LLC

Passenger | Partners Since 2020

Peru
Ferrocarril Central Andino

Freight | Partners Since 1999

Germany
RDC Deutschland GmbH

Passenger and Rolling Stock | Partners Since 2009

France/Belgium
Eurorail

Freight and Logistics | Partners Since 2014

The Latest News

 

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IAIS Honors Bob Pietrandrea with Dedication of its Silvis Yard

2-Nov-2022

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Railroad Development Corporation Becomes Eighth Member to Join RailPulse Coalition

19-Oct-2022

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RDC Honors the Retirement of Bob Pietrandrea

10-Aug-2022

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”If everything you try is a success, you're not trying hard enough.“

RDC Perspectives

Thought Leadership through the lens of our team at RDC. Explore our perspective on all things railroads and more through this vast collection of resources.

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Pop-Up Metro Overview

Pdf

Graffiti: Industry Problem, Community Solutions

Pdf

ILCAD Presentation

Ukraine’s Railway War: If you can’t send ammunition, give them a ride

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Sandhouse Rail Group