CSX Grand Rapids Subdivision

The CSX Grand Rapids Subdivision is a railroad right-of-way in Western Michigan. The line runs from Porter, Indiana to Grand Rapids, Michigan. The subdivision utilizes the Norfolk Southern Railway (NS)) Chicago Line from Pine Junction ( MP.497) to CP482 (Porter), where it diverges off toward Grand Rapids. The line was originally created by the Chicago & Michigan Lake Shore Railroad and the Grand Rapids & Holland Railroad, later the C&O/Pere Marquette Railway, It has gone through two major mergers including the Chessie System and CSX mergers. Connecting the CSX Plymouth Subdivision to Chicago, the Grand Rapids Subdivision is a vital part of the Michigan Rail Network. The rail line featured Canadian Pacific (SOO) run through trains until 2010 when they are rerouted over the NS Chicago Line. It has connections to two Class-III, short-line carriers (WMI and MS) and many customers including J. H. Campbell Generating Plant.