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Gettysburg, PA, September 5, 2025 — Patriot Rail, a premier U.S. operator of short line and regional railroads, today launched passenger service on the Gettysburg Excursion Railway. This event marks the start of scheduled service and introduces the fourth excursion train in the company’s growing Excursion Division.
Jacksonville, Fla., August 28, 2025 –Patriot Rail Company, a premier U.S. operator of short line and regional freight railroads, transloading and other rail services, announced a refreshed brand reflecting the company’s recent transition from growth partner to growth generator.
Gettysburg, PA, August 7, 2025 — Patriot Rail, a premier U.S. operator of short line and regional railroads, is pleased to announce the launch of the Gettysburg Excursion Railway, a revitalized heritage rail experience that brings history to life along the 25-mile rail line between Gettysburg and Mount Holly Springs.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS & SALT LAKE CITY, July 31, 2025 – BNSF Railway, one of North America’s leading freight transportation providers, in partnership with Patriot Rail and the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA), announced today the official opening of the Class I railroad’s new intermodal facility in Salt Lake City.
(Jacksonville, Fla., March 20, 2025) Patriot Rail Company, a premier U.S. operator of short line and regional freight railroads, transloading and other rail services, is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award.
(Jacksonville, Fla., March 11, 2025) Patriot Rail Company, a premier U.S. operator of short line and regional freight railroads, transloading and other rail services, is pleased to announce that it will, together with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC)
(Fla., February 26, 2025) – Patriot Rail Company, a premier U.S. operator of short line and regional freight railroads, transloading and other rail services, is pleased to announce a partnership with Commtrex
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(MERCED, Calif. October 30, 2024) - Patriot Rail, in partnership with Merced County, proudly announces the grand opening of a state-of-the-art loading dock at the Castle Commerce Center “Castle”,
(Jacksonville, Fla., October 7, 2024)—Patriot Rail Company, a premier U.S. operator of short line and regional freight railroads, transloading and other rail services companies, is
Patriot Rail Names Freight and Logistics Leader Brandy D. Christian as CEO JACKSONVILLE, Florida, May 15, 2024 – Patriot Rail Company, a premier U.S. operator
HYDRA joins Patriot Rail Company (Jacksonville, Fla., December 4, 2023)—Patriot Rail Company today announced it has assumed ownership and operations of Hydra Distribution & Rail
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(Jacksonville, Fla., August 22, 2023)—Patriot Rail Company LLC today announced it has assumed ownership.
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Patriot Rail Company LLC, the nation’s third-largest short line holding company, today completed the acquisition of Delta Southern Railroad, Inc. (DSRR), a short line railroad operating two line segments in Louisiana.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (October 19, 2022)—Patriot Rail, a leading rail and transportation services provider in North America, announces the appointment of Jerry Hall as Chief Operating Officer.
September 26, 2022 – Jacksonville, FL and Tallulah, LA – Patriot Rail Company LLC today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Delta Southern Railroad, Inc. (DSRR), a short line railroad company operating two line segments in Louisiana.
September 14, 2022 (Jacksonville, Fla.)—Patriot Rail Company LLC today completed the acquisition from BRX Transportation Holdings of Denver-based Pioneer Lines, Inc., a railroad holding company including 15 short line railroads.
August 8, 2022 (Jacksonville, Fla.)—Patriot Rail Company LLC today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Denver-based Pioneer Lines, Inc., a railroad holding company operating 15 short line railroads across 12 states, from BRX Transportation Holdings.
Chris Slater serves as Engineer at the Utah Central Railway (UCRY) in Ogden, Utah and has been with the Patriot Rail team since 1999.