Why Rail?

Restoring connections to America’s communities, short line railroads provide efficient and environmentally friendly transportation services for businesses, employers, and communities around the country.

CREATING JOBS

The life-blood of many communities, short lines directly employ nearly 20,000 Americans and create and support countless additional jobs in industries and communities that rely on low-cost efficient freight transportation.

FUELING THE ECONOMY

For local businesses, rail means lower costs and expanded market reach through a connection to the national rail network. Communities benefit from short lines through new tax revenues, household incomes, and increased economic activity.

DEDICATION TO SAFETY

Rail improves highway safety and reduces congestion by taking the equivalent of nearly 33 million truck loads off the highways. Railroads are constantly incorporating new technologies to improve rail safety.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

America’s railroads are an environmentally sound way to move goods and reduce carbon emissions.

Did you know? One rail car can carry a ton of cargo 436 miles on a single gallon of fuel.

Southwest Gulf Railroad Company

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