ATLANTA — Norfolk Southern Corp. and Jaguar Transport Holdings are partnering on a new short line.
Under the arrangement, Jaguar will handle local switching, operate Norfolk Southern’s Doraville transload terminal, and invest in targeted infrastructure upgrades to support new freight volumes, providing faster, dedicated first- and final-mile connections for customers.
According to a release, Jaguar will make capital improvements to expand yard capacity and support future growth at Doraville. The company operates multiple short line railroads and transload facilities across the U.S. and has a proven track record of generating strong volume growth after assuming local operations.
Norfolk Southern said the Doraville agreement reflects its broader short line strategy: using targeted partnerships to extend network reach, improve local demand-driven service when required, and unlock new growth. Officials contend it also supports Norfolk Southern’s long-term vision for a merger with Union Pacific.
Jaguar is already a short line partner of Union Pacific, supporting eventual operational alignment and a scalable model for local-market growth across a transcontinental network.
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