Patriot Rail builds transload facility for L&NW
Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-ChiefPatriot Rail, a Florida-based company whose holdings include the Louisiana & North West Railroad (L&NW), is investing $3.3 million in new tracks, equipment, and a 340-acre transload facility as part of a revitalization program for L&NW. The faculty will open officially on Oct. 5.
The 68-mile L&NW connects the Haynesville shale formation—one of the nation’s largest natural gas fields—with the Kansas City Southern andthe Union Pacific.
Headquartered in Homer, La., the L&NW was incorporated in 1889 and operates from Gibsland, La., to McNeil, Ark.
“Patriot is committed to improving our short line railroads, serving our customers—and strengthening local economies,” said Gary O. Marino, chairman, president, and CEO of Patriot Rail.
