New Rail Link Between Mexico and Southeast U.S.

New Rail Link Between Mexico and Southeast U.S.

A new interchange between CSX and Canadian Pacific Kansas City will provide shippers with connections to Mexico, Texas, and the Southeast U.S.

The two railroads received approval from the Surface Transportation Board for their acquisition of rail lines operated by Genesee & Wyoming's Meridian & Bigbee Railroad (MNBR), facilitating the new direct interchange connection in Alabama.

CPKC will acquire and operate a segment between Meridian, Mississippi, and Myrtlewood, Alabama, spanning just over 50 miles owned by MNBR. Meanwhile, CSX will take over the lines located east of Myrtlewood that are currently operated by MNBR, encompassing nearly 94 miles in Alabama.