Maine Railroads to this day are a major way to haul wood, plastic, and many other essential products, throughout the state.
Common freight carrier
- Central Maine and Quebec Railway (CMQ) (Rail Acquisition Holdings)
- Eastern Maine Railway (EMRY) (Owned by New Brunswick Southern Railway)
- Operates Woodland Rail, LLC
- Maine Northern Railway (MNRY) (Owned by New Brunswick Southern Railway)
- Pan Am Railways (PAR)
- St. Lawrence and Atlantic Railroad (SLR) (Genesee and Wyoming)
- Turners Island, LLC (TI)