Connor's Startup

A new age freight and passenger railroad wanting to operate the "diamond in the rough" of railways, along the heaviest traveled road in Central Indiana.

  • Stage Full Product Ready
  • Industry Transportation
  • Location Indianapolis, IN, US
  • Currency USD
  • Founded June 2016
  • Employees 0
  • Incorporation Type LLC
  • Website MetroRailIndy.com

Company Summary

We are a group of passionate and local individuals who have invested immense amounts of free time and energy outside of our jobs to put this plan together.

Along with partnering with a local non-profit who also wants of the railway for education, research, and other purposes allows access to free advertising, promotion, talent, and local resources that extend beyond what a for-profit can access.

Team

  • Wesley Vickery
    Director of Operations

    As a railroad professional of almost ten years, Wesley has become well acquainted with the operations of the HHPA corridor and the aspects of its layout. His experience from working with Norfolk Southern as a conductor and engineer to working a service desk for RR Donnelley has allowed him to see everything from customer relations to general operations, broadening his knowledge and experience that can be put to use for the IMRY.

  • David Powell
    Director of Interchange and Freight Customers

    As a former officer of Conrail and track worker with the Penn Central, David has spent nearly 20 years working for railroad companies. He spent many years in both operations and real estate management with Conrail. He now owns a company dedicated to tracking or following specialty railcar and cargo interchanges across the country. David serves the role as Director of Interchange and Freight Customers.

  • Tim Taylor
    Signal Supervisor

    Tim took over the signal inspection responsibilities for the HHPA line from 2008 through 2016. He has worked as a signal maintainer for CSX Transportation in Avon, IN and Anderson, IN. At present, Tim operates Lines West Railway Services LLC, which handles crossing inspections for shortline railroads across Indiana. He has acted as a technical liaison during crossing installation and upgrades to the HHPA line.

  • Pete Mccormack
    Maintenance of Way, Bridge and Buildings Supervisor

    With over 25 years of experience in railroad maintenance of way operations, Pete is a fully qualified track inspector and has served as track supervisor for the prior operator of the line. He is qualified as a physical engineer (PE) and worked for 20 years as supervisor of road and bridge construction projects.

  • Suzie Payne
    Director of Finance

    With many years under her belt in many different industries doing accounting and billing, Suzie is a member of the utmost importance to the IMRY. With her talent for numbers and institutional knowledge relating to the operations of a railroad and particularly the HHPA, she has an incredible talent for this position. Suzie will serve as Director of Finance for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Railway Company.

Advisors

  • Nathan S. Clark
    Unconfirmed

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