The Lansing & St. Johns Electric Railroad ran north from Lansing, MI through DeWitt, MI ending in St. Johns, MI, a total of less than 30 miles. It existed from about 1900 - 1930.  Although primarily a passenger line, it did carry light freight and mail, as well as some agricultural and manufacturing goods during its life. It was later purchased by the Michigan Electric Railway company.

There is a book written about it called the "Great Northern Ghost"Ceasar, Ford Stevens. The Great Northern Ghost. Lansing: Wellman, 1980