Pittsburgh, PA – December 20, 2024 – Union Railroad, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transtar, LLC, (“Transtar”) is pleased to announce the award of a $2.6 million grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (“PennDOT”) to replace 1,386 ties and upgrade rail on the High Grade Bridge, which supports a critical part of the manufacturing supply chain in Allegheny County. This project will also add new walkway grating, improving safety on the bridge itself.
“We thank PennDOT for their continued support of Union Railroad and our role in the region,” said Jon Carnes, Transtar CEO. “This grant supports Union Railroad’s ongoing capital investment in our rail infrastructure.”
About Union Railroad
As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transtar, Union Railroad has been and continues to be an important component in the industrial development and manufacturing business in this region. Union Railroad serves a 10-mile radius in the greater Pittsburgh, PA area and also provides car storage, locomotive and car repair, and a variety of transload facilities, and features several undeveloped rail-served industrial sites.
About Transtar
Transtar, LLC owns and operates six Class III freight railroads and a contract switching company transporting raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products for a wide range of industries. Transtar’s experienced management team maintains its railroads and service levels to the highest standards. Tracing its roots back over 130 years, Transtar has an established legacy of serving industrial users and is positioned for rapid growth in the freight transportation market.
Transtar is:
Gary Railway – Union Railroad – Delray Connecting Railroad – Lake Terminal Railroad – Texas & Northern Railway – Fairfield Southern Company – East Ohio Valley Railway
Media contact: media@transtarrail.com
