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Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Anacostia Rail Holdings Co. operates short line railroads and ancillary equipment and services firms. The firm includes Chicago south shore and south bend railroad, gulf coast switching, Louisville and Indiana railroad, northern lines railway, New York and atlantic railway, and pacific harbor line. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Chicago SouthShore & South Bend Railroad provides shortline railroads. The firm's offers rail service through connections to all major carriers, interchange switching, industrial switching, weighing, and has access to port and transloading facilities. The company was founded in December 1989 and is headquartered in Michigan City, IN.

The American Short Line & Regional Railroad Association represents the owners and operators of short line and regional railroads throughout the United States. The non-profit company is based in Washington. Short line railroads operate 50,000 miles of track, which is nearly 40 percent of the national railroad network. The association provides distinguished service awards and has publications available for purchase that detail information on railroad safety and security. Short line railroads are a critical part of the freight network, providing access to markets for shippers, particularly in rural areas.