January 23, 2026 - TRA Newswire -

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W), a short line railroad holding company,  has announced its latest industrial development results – with 44 projects accounting for more than $1 billion in customer investments in 16 states, including a collaborative effort in North Texas.

The projects are expected to generate more than 700 jobs in communities along G&W’s U.S. freight railroads and add more than 82,000 carloads to the rail industry. 

G&W's portfolio of 122 railroads and railways in the U.S. includes five short line railroads in Texas.

“Industrial development projects are a key component of our growth strategy,” says G&W CEO Michael Miller, “and whether customers are constructing new plants, expanding existing facilities or even re-opening shuttered sites, the recent projects along our footprint demonstrate that they view rail transportation as critical to their success. Customers recognize the safety, efficiency and economic benefits of using rail to transport their raw materials or finished goods, and they trust G&W railroads to meet their needs and grow alongside them.”

In North Texas, G&W's Dallas, Garland & Northeastern Railroad (DGNO) is partnering with BURNCO, one of North America's biggest construction material companies.  

“We greatly valued the opportunity to collaborate with G&W’s Dallas, Garland & Northeastern Railroad on the development of our new facility in Trenton, Texas,” says Tom Zais, BURNCO CEO. “Both of our organizations share similar attributes of professionalism, industry expertise and commitment to operational excellence. This new location represents another growth milestone in our rich 113-year history and will play a significant role in supporting our strategic plan in the region.”

While the lion’s share of projects was in the agriculture, chemical and minerals & stone sectors, the company’s railroads assisted in bringing projects to fruition across a wide array of industries, including auto, food and lumber.