The Port of Long Beach has been awarded a $383.5 million grant from CalSTA to complete a series of construction and clean-air technology projects.

State of Calif. Announces $1.5B in Port Infrastructure Upgrades (UPDATED July 11)

The State of California on July 6 announced an investment of more than $1.5 billion—including approximately $450 million for zero-emission infrastructure, locomotives, vessels and vehicles—as part of the state’s work to build a more “efficient, sustainable and resilient supply chain.”

Rocky Mountain Rail Park is comprised of approximately 620 acres and features direct interchange with Union Pacific.

Patriot Rail to Provide Rail Services at Rocky Mountain Rail Park

Denver, Colo.-based infrastructure company Rocky Mountain Industrials, Inc. (RMI) announced April 10 that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Patriot Rail Company LLC to provide operational and rail-related services to customers within the new Rocky Mountain Rail Park.

Industrial Development Briefs: Patriot Rail, Savage

Patriot Rail expands rail capacity at the Kingman (Ariz.) Industrial Park. Also, Savage, a Utah-based global infrastructure and supply chain services company, sells its EnviroServe business.

Patriot Rail’s acquisition of Delta Southern Railroad (map above) will support its growth strategy, increasing the company’s short line operations to 32 railroads.

Patriot Rail Acquires Delta Southern Railroad (Updated Jan. 9)

Jacksonville, Fla.-based Patriot Rail Company LLC in September reported that it would expand its small-railroad portfolio with the acquisition of Delta Southern Railroad (DSRR), which operates two line segments in Louisiana. Financial terms were not disclosed. The Surface Transportation Board (STB) in December reported the transaction could be consummated on or after Jan. 6, 2023. It was completed Jan. 9.

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WOMEN IN RAIL 2022

RAILWAY AGE, NOVEMBER 2022 ISSUE: Railway Age’s Women in Rail awards program celebrates strong women who excel at leadership, serving the community and contributing to the industry—above and beyond their day-to-day job responsibilities.

Patriot Rail COO Jerry Hall

Patriot Rail Appoints Hall COO

Jacksonville, Fla.-based Patriot Rail Company LLC announced Oct. 19 that Jerry Hall has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO).

BNSF's Cary Hutchings is honored with the Michael P. Hickey Award from the IAMC. (Photo Courtesy of BNSF via LinkedIn)

People News: BNSF, Patriot Rail, ARRC, STV

BNSF’s Cary Hutchings is honored with the Michael P. Hickey Award. Also, Patriot Rail names Jennifer Crotty Assistant Vice President Business Development; Alaska Railroad (ARRC) names Brian O’Dowd Director Engineering Services; and

The multimodal Castle Commerce Center (pictured) features an airport with 11,800 feet of runway plus road access, and is adjacent to the BNSF mainline. Patriot Rail is forming a “rail district” at the facility, where it will lease 6,500 of track and related property.

Patriot Rail to Form ‘Rail District’ at California Multimodal Facility

The Merced County (Calif.) Board of Supervisors has signed off on an agreement with Patriot Rail to form a “rail district” at the 1,912-acre Castle Commerce Center.

Sam Sexhus, President and COO, Patriot Rail Co. LLC

Sexhus Joins Patriot Rail

Jacksonville, Fla.-based Patriot Rail Co. LLC has tapped Sam Sexhus as President and Chief Operating Officer.

“I am excited to welcome such an experienced and committed group of public servants from diverse backgrounds to leadership roles across the MTA,” MTA Acting Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said during the agency’s reorganization announcement on Oct. 19.

People News: New York MTA, Patriot Rail

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has reorganized its leadership team. In addition, Patriot Rail has appointed a General Manager for its Lakeshore Railcar & Tanker Services company.

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