CPKC and Patriot Rail to Partner on New Transload Facility in Texas
Written by David C. Lester, Editor-in-Chief
Patriot Rail
JACKSONVILLE –– Patriot Rail, an operator of short lines and regional railroads, along with transloading and other rail services, this week announced jointly with CPKC that a new transload terminal will be built on the CPKC network in Denton, Texas.
The transload facility will offer services to customers in the Dallas –– Fort Worth, which is one of the fastest growing areas of North America.
Tom Tisa, Chief Commercial Officer at Patriot Rail, said “We are excited to grow with CPKC and continue serving the cement, aggregate, and lumber markets in the southwest region by expanding our operations in Texas. This project is an example of a strong partnership to develop solutions for companies shipping to and from Texas while supporting CPKC’s strategic long term growth goals.”
Coby Bullard, CPKC Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing Merchandise, Energy, and Business Development, said “We continue to leverage our strategic land holdings and invest in transloads across the network to create additional connections, improve service and provide our customers with more efficient and cost-effective transportation services. Together with Patriot Rail and Patriot’s investment in this new Denton site, we are creating a more sustainable supply chain while meeting the future needs of the marketplace.”
Construction of the new transload facility is scheduled to begin later this year.
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