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Blue Ridge Southern Railroad
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Blue Ridge Southern Railroad

Blue Ridge Southern Railroad

Blue Ridge Southern Railroad, a Watco-owned transport company in Canton, NC, operates three shortline railroads.

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Canton, NC, US
Founded
2014
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Blue Ridge Southern Railroad, founded on July 26, 2014, is a Class III shortline railroad based in Canton, North Carolina. Owned by Watco Companies of Pittsburg, Kansas, its core mission is to provide efficient and reliable rail transport services in Western North Carolina. The railroad operates three lines connecting in the Asheville area, previously owned by Norfolk Southern. Its primary commodities include wood chips, paper, plastics, cement, coal, and products used in the manufacture of Epsom salt.

Notable affiliates include Watco Companies, a significant player in the transportation industry. Key achievements include establishing robust interchange points at Asheville, NC with Norfolk Southern and Dillsboro, NC with Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Utilizing 11 locomotives over its track network, Blue Ridge Southern Railroad has significantly impacted local industries by facilitating the efficient movement of essential goods and materials.

Blue Ridge Southern Railroad - Quick Facts

When was Blue Ridge Southern Railroad founded?

Blue Ridge Southern Railroad was founded in 2014.

Where is Blue Ridge Southern Railroad's headquarters located?

Blue Ridge Southern Railroad's headquarters is located in Canton, NC, US.

When was Blue Ridge Southern Railroad's last funding round?

Blue Ridge Southern Railroad's most recent funding round was for $12.6M (USD) in September 2023.

How much has Blue Ridge Southern Railroad raised to-date?

As of Sep 25, 2023, Blue Ridge Southern Railroad has raised a total of $12.6M (USD).

How many employees does Blue Ridge Southern Railroad have?

Blue Ridge Southern Railroad has 100 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Blue Ridge Southern Railroad - Classification

Ownership
  • Private
Technology
  • Freight Tech
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Rail Transport
Tags
  • Distribution
  • Logistics
  • Transportation
NAICS
  • 482000Rail Transportation
  • 482100Rail Transportation
  • 482110Rail Transportation
  • 480000Transportation and Warehousing
SIC
  • 4700Transportation Services
  • 4720Arrangement Of Passenger Transportation
  • 4729Arrangement Of Passenger Transportation, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 4 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 485100Urban Transit Systems
  • 485000Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
  • 485110Urban Transit Systems
SIC
  • 4000Railroad Transportation