G&W
NCVA, a subsidiary of G&W, will serve a new $875 million specialty steel-manufacturing facility for USFR in Cofield, N.C., the short line railroad holding company recently announced.
Once operational, the plant, which is adjacent to a Nucor Steel plant that has been served by NCVA since 2000, will manufacture forged rings, tubular components and large-scale steel fabrications for construction, power generation, nuclear, offshore wind, oil and gas, defense and aerospace industries across the U.S. It is expected to bring more than 600 jobs to the area, according to G&W.
NCVA is providing track design consultations to USFR “to enable safe and efficient rail service at their facility and anticipates hauling inbound steel plate and slab, as well as outbound components, for the company.”
“NCVA welcomes the opportunity to support USFR and such a critical project that strengthens the U.S. industrial sector and expands the manufacturing backbone of eastern North Carolina,” says G&W CEO Michael Miller. “With new rail infrastructure and strong public-private partnerships, Hertford County is a prime location for manufacturing and is bolstered by dependable freight-rail service from NCVA, which has longstanding roots in the area economy and offers customers a connection to the broader North American freight-rail network via CSX.”
“CSX is excited to partner with US Forged Rings and support their operations with reliable, efficient rail service,” said CSX Director of Meals Marketing Wagner. “Our network is well-positioned to connect their facility to key markets across the Eastern Seaboard and beyond.”
The project, CSX says, underscores the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors. CSX worked closely with the North Carolina Department of Commerce, the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, and other stakeholders to ensure the success of this transformative initiative.
“CSX is committed to driving economic growth and supporting industries that strengthen America’s supply chain,” said CSX Regional Manager of Site Design Meghan Hennessy. “We look forward to playing a key role in US Forged Rings’ success and contributing to the prosperity of Hertford County.”
OmniTRAX
OmniTRAX announced March 3 that it has completed the comprehensive restoration of a rarely seen class PV-79-E business car.
Originally built in 1959, the transformed National Steel Car has been named Savannah Sunrise. Following a meticulous years-long restoration process to return the parlor car to Amtrack rail ready service, the Savannah Sunrise took its maiden voyage to Washington, D.C. for Railroad Day on the Hill. The rail industry’s largest annual engagement with members of Congress, Railroad Day attracts hundreds of rail operators, stakeholders, and partners “to collaborate on the legislation and public policy that shapes domestic rail investment, innovation, and safety.”
“America’s freight lines have powered our nation’s growth for decades,” said OmniTRAX CEO Colby Tanner “As we commemorate forty years of service to communities across the country, it’s fitting to celebrate this milestone in our nation’s capital at the annual event that has shaped decades of public policy for the rail industry.”
The fully restored car is Amtrak network compliant and can be positioned in markets throughout the OmniTRAX Rail Network. This unique piece of history, the privately held rail and infrastructure operator says, creates a mobile venue to host prospects, partners, and public officials. The OmniTRAX Rail Network is comprised of 32 rail operations serving industry leaders, industrial parks, and ports across the country.
“The newly restored Savannah Sunrise is the flagship engagement car for OmniTRAX, designed to host company, customer, and industry events,” said OmniTRAX President and COO Sergio Sabatini.
