Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. engages in the ownership and operation of short line and regional freight railroads; and provision of railcar switching and other rail-related services. It operates through the following segments: North American Operations, Australian Operations, and United Kingdom or European Operations. The North American Operations segment includes operating regions that serves U.S. states and Canadian provinces. The Australian Operations segment provides rail freight services in South Australia, the Northern Territory, and New South Wales. The United Kingdom or European Operations segment handles the majority of the operations of Freightliner Group Limited. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Darien, CT.