HONDO, Texas, Sept. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Gulf
Railroad Company (SGRR) has officially broken ground on The Medina
Line, a common carrier railroad located approximately 30 miles west
of San Antonio. Expected to be
complete in 2019, the 9-mile line will help customers leverage
SGRR's unique access to the Union Pacific (UP) and Burlington
Northern and Santa Fe (BNSF)
railroads as well as U.S. Route 90 to serve growing markets in
Texas and beyond.
"The Medina Line represents a timely opportunity for employers
to enhance their supply and distribution capabilities to better
serve the growing economy," said Erik
Remmert, Vice President of SGRR. "We're marketing a
low-cost, convenient connection to the regional, national and
global marketplace."
The existing limestone quarry at the northern end of the line
operated by SGRR parent Vulcan Materials Company will serve as The
Medina Line's initial, anchor customer.
"Medina County is strategically
positioned to tap into the underlying strength of the Texas economy and the rebuilding of our
nation's infrastructure," said Jeff
Lott, Southwest Division President at Vulcan Materials
Company. "With the continuing recovery creating demand for
construction materials in Texas
and the Gulf Coast, The Medina Line will better connect the Vulcan
Medina Quarry and other customers to serve the market while
creating local jobs and economic opportunity here in Medina County."
"For Medina County, this is
just the start of an economic engine that will generate new jobs,
new tax revenues and spur economic growth for Texas," said Remmert. "Interest from
prospective customers and employers is strong, and that's exciting
to see."
Incorporated in 2003, SGRR is a subsidiary of Vulcan Materials
Company, the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates
and a major producer of other construction materials. The U.S.
Surface Transportation Board in 2008 granted SGRR the authority to
build and operate The Medina Line.
SGRR is actively marketing development opportunities on or near
The Medina Line. Interested parties should contact SGRR at (800)
474-4086, Ext. 3 or visit
www.sgrr.com/development-opportunities.
About Southwest Gulf Railroad Company:
Southwest Gulf Railroad Company (SGRR) is a short-line railroad
company keeping local communities connected to the national rail
network through America's heartland. We provide local business
customers access to the national and global marketplace through
low-cost and convenient transportation solutions. Incorporated in
2003, SGRR is a subsidiary of Vulcan Materials Company, the
nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major
producer of other construction materials. An industry leader in
safety, health, and environmental stewardship, Vulcan's
coast-to-coast footprint aligns with and serves the nation's growth
centers. Through the company's extensive logistics network, Vulcan
provides materials to build and repair valuable infrastructure such
as roads, bridges, residential and commercial buildings, schools,
hospitals and places of worship. Learn more at
www.vulcanmaterials.com.
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SOURCE Southwest Gulf Railroad Company (SGRR)