June 19, 2018 - constructionequipmentguide.com -

“Historical” is one way to describe a 9-mi. Southwest Gulf Railroad Medina Line track and facilities project now under construction near Dunlay, Texas, west of San Antonio.

Short line railroads, which initially delivered both goods and passengers, were a major part of the history of early-to-mid 20th century rail service in the United States. Now short lines are making a substantial comeback.

They operate nearly 30 percent of the nation's total railroad mileage, comprising more than 50,000 mi. of railroad track. The Medina Line will be the 17th short line railroad in Texas.

Short line railroads serve more than 13,000 customers and haul more than 14 million carloads per year.

The Medina Line will provide direct delivery of goods to factories and other businesses along and near its 9-mi. course. There are no plans for the Medina Line to carry passengers.

Read more: https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/final-phases-of-southwest-gulf-railroad-medina-line-begin/40856