Falls Road Railroad

The Falls Road Railroad (reporting mark FRR) is a Class III short line railroad owned by Genesee Valley Transportation (GVT). The railroad operates in Niagara, Orleans, and Monroe counties in New York.

For the former line known as the Falls Road, see Rochester, Lockport and Niagara Falls Railroad.
Falls Road Railroad
Bridge used by the Falls Road Railroad in Lockport, New York
Overview
HeadquartersBatavia, New York
Reporting markFRR
LocaleNew York
Dates of operation1996–present
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Other
WebsiteGenesee Valley Transportation, FRR Subsidiary

Operations

The railroad's right-of-way consists of 41.69 miles (67.09 km) of track, known as the Falls Road Branch, that were acquired from Conrail on October 15, 1996.[1] A yard and engine house are maintained in Lockport, NY, where the railroad interchanges with CSX. The railroad is known for its use of Alco locomotives.

Falls Road Branch

The name Falls Road originates from the Lockport and Niagara Falls Railroad, and was adopted by New York Central—and later Conrail—to refer to the section of railroad track between Lockport and Rochester, New York. In 1994, Conrail abandoned twelve miles (19 km) of track between Rochester and Brockport, New York; the Falls Road Branch now terminates in Brockport, east of Owens Road at Mile Post 16.60. The Falls Road provides rail service to the Western New York Energy, LLC ethanol plant near Medina, New York.

NIAX

Niagara and Western New York Railroad excursion train at Medina in 2002

The Niagara & Western New York Railroad (reporting mark NIAX) was a short-lived company that operated a heritage railroad and excursion train service for the Falls Road Railroad. The trains ran between Lockport and Medina, New York for the single, 2002 season. Three locomotives were leased from Guilford Rail System: two GE U18Bs and one EMD GP7, all of Maine Central Railroad heritage. The railroad operated three passenger cars.

References
  1. STB (FD_33160_0) Falls Road Railroad Company, Inc.—Acquisition and Operation Exemption—Consolidated Rail Corporation

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