The short-line railroad operator said second-quarter net income rose to $11.4 million, or 23 cents per share, from $8.7 million, or 17 cents per share, a year earlier.
RailAmerica said the second-quarter profit includes several charges and gains from acquisitions, early retirement of debt and tax credits.
Revenue rose 12 percent to $156.1 million.
Carloads and average revenue per railcar rose 4 percent. (Reuters)