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
Nearly 200 Scouts and family members boarded Patriot Rail’s Gettysburg Railway on Sept. 12 for a sold-out Scout Day Train event that combined rail safety education, railroad history and hands-on learning experiences.
Sept. 9, 2026 – Today, Patriot Rail Company announced the appointment of Jason Bradt as Chief Operating Officer (COO), strengthening the company's leadership team as it continues to expand its railroad, transload, logistics, and excursion operations across the United States.
Salt Lake City, UT, July 17, 2026 – Today, the Utah Department of Transportation and Patriot Rail Company broke ground on a long-awaited $31 million interchange that will relocate train switching from the main East Yard of Patriot Rail’s Salt Lake, Garfield and Western Railway (SLGW) to a new West Interchange just south of I-80 and Salt Lake City Airport.
