Short Line/Regional
Genesee & Wyoming Deal With Grupo México Transportes Closes
Genesee & Wyoming’s previously proposed transaction to partner with Grupo México Transportes as owners of CG Railway closed on Sept. 30. As part of this transaction, G&W now independently owns Central Gulf Railcar Services, a railcar repair shop located in Mobile, Alabama. CGRS specializes in railcar maintenance and repair. It can accommodate up to 90 railcars at a time and offers transload storage for up to 14 railcars. “With the addition of CGRS, G&W will focus on providing safe and efficient railcar maintenance in the Mobile area, which can assist shippers in managing their railcar fleets throughout the Southeast U.S.,”
Patriot Rail Dedicates Blue Ridge Depot to Former CEO
Patriot Rail’s Blue Ridge Scenic Railway celebrated Patriot’s former chief executive officer, John E. Fenton, today with a special dedication ceremony renaming the railroad’s depot to Fenton Station in honor of Fenton’s contributions to the transformation of the scenic operation and the Patriot Rail nationwide network.