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EXHIBIT 23.7
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this Registration Statement of our report dated February 17, 2000,
related to RailTex, Inc.'s consolidated financial statements for the year ended
December 31, 1999, included in RailAmerica, Inc.'s Form 8-K filed September 1,
2000, and to all references to our firm included in this Registration Statement.
Arthur Andersen LLP
San Antonio, Texas
September 5, 2000
