JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (September 4, 2012)- RailAmerica, Inc (NYSE: RA) now has a new Industrial Development website that can be accessed atwww.railamerica.com/IndustryDev.aspx .

This website will help current and prospective customers who are interested in building or expanding a rail-served facility or developing transloading solutions. Additionally, this tool provides a comprehensive listing of all locations accessible to RailAmerica railroads.

The primary improvements to the site include enhanced search capabilities and detailed information for featured properties. The initial search pagedisplays showcased properties that are state-certified or shovel-ready. Customers can search all locations using numerous filter options. Also, the Details portion provides in-depth information about selected properties, including additional images and mapping capabilities.

"Our industrial development group is focused on helping existing and potential customers with site selection, and making the process easy and seamless for them," said Gary Lewis, senior vice president and chief commercial officer for RailAmerica. "The new website supports this philosophy by providing sophisticated on-line tools that enable the site-selection process."

For ease of use, RailAmerica has developed an Industrial Development website Quick Reference Guide which is posted on the website under "Industrial Development Tools."

About RailAmerica

RailAmerica, Inc. owns and operates short-line and regional freight railroads in North America, operating a portfolio of 45 individual railroads with approximately 7,500 miles of track in 28 U.S. states and three Canadian provinces.

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james.krach@railamerica.com

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