Exhibit 23.1 2014 Form 10-K

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (No. 333-183862) and on Form S‑8 (Nos. 333-09165, 333-49231, 333-90845, 333-51684, 333-67982, 333-120558 and 333-174573) of Genesee & Wyoming Inc. of our reportdated February 27, 2015 relating to the financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10‑K.