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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported) JULY 27, 2000
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RAILAMERICA, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-20618 65-0328006
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
5300 BROKEN SOUND BLVD., N.W.
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA 33487
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(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (561) 994-6015
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
This Form 8-K is being filed pursuant to Rule 135c(d) of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, with respect to the press
release issued by RailAmerica, Inc. (the "Registrant") on July 27,
2000, a copy of which is being filed as exhibit 99.1 hereto.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired
Not Applicable
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information
Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press release, dated July 27, 2000, issued by the Registrant.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
RAILAMERICA, INC.
Dated: July 28, 2000 By:/s/ DONALD D. REDFEARN
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Name: Donald D. Redfearn
Its: Chief Administrative Officer,
Executive Vice President and
Secretary
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