The person or corporation operating a railroad in this State shall be the representative of every title and interest in property acquired, constructed or used in the operation and business thereof as owner, lessee, or otherwise. Notice to the operating person or corporation shall be notice to all interests in the railroad property for the purpose of taxation. The appraisal and taxation of property so acquired, constructed or used in the name of the owner, lessee, or operating person or corporation shall be deemed an appraisal and taxation of all title and interest in such property of every kind and nature.