The Nebraska Central Railroad (reporting mark NCRC) is a shortline railroad that operates about 340 miles (550 km) of track solely in Nebraska. It runs on former Union Pacific Railroad and BNSF Railway track in central Nebraska. It is a subsidiary of the Rio Grande Pacific Corporation.
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