Blue Ridge Southern Railroad
Blue Ridge Southern Railroad, a Watco-owned transport company in Canton, NC, operates three shortline railroads.
Founded
2014Blue Ridge Southern Railroad, a Watco-owned transport company in Canton, NC, operates three shortline railroads.
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.
Companies similar to Blue Ridge Southern Railroad include Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway, North Carolina Railroad, Watco Companies and Housatonic Railroad.
Blue Ridge Southern Railroad was founded in 2014.
Blue Ridge Southern Railroad's headquarters is located in Canton, NC, US.
Blue Ridge Southern Railroad's most recent funding round was for $12.6M (USD) in September 2023.
As of Sep 25, 2023, Blue Ridge Southern Railroad has disclosed funding of $12.6M (USD). Undisclosed round amounts are excluded.
Blue Ridge Southern Railroad has 100 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.
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