About Patriot Rail
Patriot Rail is a leading operator of short line and regional freight railroads, as well as rail services companies, across the United States. The company operates 31 regional and short line freight railroads, four scenic rail excursion trains, and rail-related service companies, covering more 1,200 total rail miles nationwide. Service capabilities include freight and railcar storage, transloading, warehousing, real estate, industrial development, track access, and excursions.
Vision & Mission
We strive to uphold our company vision and mission statement while offering innovative solutions to our clients.
Safety
At Patriot Rail, safety is a core value that inspires our company culture throughout the organization.
Sustainability
Patriot seeks to embed and promote sustainability across all areas of our business.
Ownership
Patriot Rail is backed by Igneo Infrastructure Partners, a global private infrastructure investment firm with 30 years’ experience and a proactive asset management approach.
News
Jacksonville, FL - June 15, 2026 — Patriot Rail is pleased to announce two executive leadership appointments that further strengthen the company’s growth strategy across freight operations, transloading, rail services, and excursion railways.
Sacramento, California — May 12, 2026 — Hydra, a Patriot Rail Logistics company, announced today that its Sacramento warehouse has earned California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star recognition, the agency’s highest workplace safety designation.
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