Railmark Industrial Railway has been named new operator and developer for the for the 17.7 km (11 miles) industrial Mississippi rail line in Tishomingo County, that interchanges with the Norfolk Southern Railroad and the Tenn-Tom Waterway via barge port.
Railmark’s landmark strategy involves integrating road, barge, and rail transport to develop a critical corridor with access to international shipping routes. Railmark will also establish its eighth rail service centre there, offering its best-in-class rail services in logistics, mechanical and track maintenance services, as well as providing local training and employment opportunities.
The Mississippi rail line, originally constructed in 1982 for NASA, is located within a substantial industrial park, and with restoration and upgrades by Railmark, is expected to play a pivotal role in local and regional economic development. As part of this new partnership, Railmark will also collaborate with Tishomingo County to further develop rail-industrial opportunities and implement long-term economic development strategies.
“This is a landmark moment for Tishomingo County as we engage with Railmark to elevate our industrial infrastructure to global standards. The integration of road, barge, and rail operations to our 3,700+ acre industrial park will not only enhance our area’s logistical capabilities but also open up new avenues for economic growth and international trade,” Michael Busby, Chairman of Tishomingo County’s Board of Supervisors said.
Railmark Holdings Incorporated, known for its integrative approach to rail development, is committed to the success of this crucial project. “We are driven primarily by community and economic development centered around rail and consider this opportunity a privilege. We commend the county leadership for its outlook on rail as a keystone for building stronger communities and have pledged to support the county’s endeavors,” B. Allen Brown II, CEO of Railmark said.
Through its 26 years, Railmark has remained committed to its business model of providing quality rail services in track construction and maintenance, railcar mechanical services, industrial rail switching, and transloading. Railmark serves its customers from its seven “Rail Service Centers” and embedded mobile repair teams across the U.S. Railmark owns and operates the Yreka Western Railroad (YW) and Railmark Industrial Railway (RIR).
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