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TNW wishes to thank Roushell Hamilton and KAMR  (Amarillo) for choosing TXNW  for his series "Working on the Railroad". What a great job they did with telling the variety of stories of our fantastic employees and the work they do every day! Click to view or read each story: "Short Line Railroads and their Economic Impact" “Daily Life of a Train Engineer and Conductor” “MOW Workers Keep Trains on Track” “Women in the Railroad Industry” "TXNW Bolsters Operations with Consolidat

Ray Tipton (Brownwood EDC), Cheryl Hart (TNW), Jace Ewing (TNW), Jeremy Bush (TNW), Rep. Spiller, Joey Evans (TNW), Jacob Noe (TNW) On February 15, TXR Railway  was privileged to welcome Representative David Spiller (TX-HD 68). During his visit, TXR employees engaged in discussions with Rep. Spiller, highlighting the operational benefits TXR provides in Brownwood and its vital role in the area's economy. Joining the occasion was Ray Tipton, Brownwood's Economic Director, who

TNW Corporation is pleased to announce that their TNW Logistics location in Etter, Texas has been selected as a Premier Transload site by...

Bobby M. Franklin has been appointed Chief Operating Officer for TNW Corporation, effective November 1, 2023. In this new position, he is...

The Texas North Western Railway Company ( TXNW ), a subsidiary of TNW Corporation of Dallas, has been awarded $7.3 million for rail line improvements from the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program. TXNW will provide matching funds for the project. The funding enables TXNW to upgrade 5.5 miles of track with new rail, public grade crossings, and bridges to bolster th

TNW Corporation is pleased to announce a strategic alliance with Easy Recycling Services to expand rail offerings at its Texas North...

Congressman Mike Cloud (5th from left) and staff with TNW and TXGN employees TXGN Railway hosted Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27), members of his team, and City of Gonzales officials for a BBQ lunch on August 1st. Also in attendance were Steve Sucher, Mayor of Gonzales, Susan Sankey, Gonzales Economic Development Corporation , and other area business and community leaders. Cloud was in the area to visit with businesses, in an open dialogue about the economic health of the

TNW Corporation celebrated the successful completion of a new interchange between Texas Gonzales and Northern Railway ( TXGN ) and Union Pacific Railroad on on Wednesday, July 26th, with a ribbon cutting ceremony in Gonzales, Texas. The project, costing almost $5M, was funded by TNW and a matching grant through the federal Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program. The construction of the new railroad interchange boasts modern technology in the

TNW Corporation, a privately held operator of short line railroads and logistics centers, is pleased to announce a strategic alliance...

Texas Rock Crusher Railway Marks 25 Years in Business By Grace Renderman, Associate Editor Read on RailPrime (subscription required) In the late 1990s, nearly nine miles of BNSF Railway Co. track in Brownwood, Texas, was destined to be abandoned and scrapped. “[The track had] very low car counts on it and was in very poor condition,” says Paul Treangen, CEO of Dallas-based TNW Corp. But TNW officials saw potential in the line and acquired it from BNSF in 1998. “We had the op

Employee, All Three Subsidiary Railroads Honored New Orleans, Louisiana —TNW Corporation, a privately held operator of short line railroads and logistics centers in Texas, was honored with four safety awards at the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association’s ( ASLRRA ) 2023 Annual Conference & Exhibition last week. click image for complete info and introductory video on ASLRRA website On Monday, April 3 in New Orleans, ASLRRA’s Conference included a presentation

TNW Corporation celebrated the 25th anniversary of its subsidiary, TXR Railway , on Tuesday, March 28. The occasion was held in TXR’s hometown of Brownwood, Texas, at the Lehnis Railroad Museum, with a barbecue lunch made by TXR employees who are also barbecue enthusiasts. Local leaders and customers were in attendance, as were corporate leadership and TXR staff. TXR was founded in March, 1998, with a vision to transform the then-neglected infrastructure into a long-term inve

Last year, TXGN Railway in Harwood, Texas, was approved to receive a Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program matching grant from the Federal Railroad Administration for infrastructure upgrades and improvements. This project will substantially expand the TXGN Harwood interchange with Union Pacific Railway, improve capacity, boost safety and promote significant growth for the overall region. The grant of $2.23 million, matching TXGN’s investmen

August 25, 2022 Dallas, TEXAS —TNW Corporation, a privately held operator of short line railroads and logistics centers in Texas,...

August 25, 2022 Dallas, TEXAS —TNW Corporation, a privately held operator of short line railroads and logistics centers in Texas,...

For Immediate Release: May 10, 2022 Dallas, Texas – On April 26, Paul Treangen, CEO of TNW Corporation (TNW) and President of the Texas Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (TSLRRA) testified before the Texas House of Representatives’ Transportation Committee, representing the forty-one short line railroads in the state. The Texas Transportation Committee is currently conducting a study to assess current and future transportation needs and consider improvements to e

March 24, 2022 Dallas, Texas — Jeremy Bush has joined TNW Corporation, a privately held operator of short line railroads and logistics...

Contact: Sean Stibich, Executive Director; sean@portofvictoria.com, 361-570-8855 Victoria, Texas – The Victoria County Navigation District announces plans for the Texas Logistics Center at the Port of Victoria (TXLC). Strategically positioned in a Foreign Trade Zone and Texas Enterprise Zone, the regional logistics hub is situated two hours from Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. With over 2,000 acres available for development and access to rail, water, and highway transport,

The Victoria County Navigation District is excited to announce the completion of its Rail Expansion Project at the Port of Victoria, which saw the construction of a 1.9-mile rail loop and 2,000-foot ladder track at the Port’s North Industrial Site. The project has created three available greenfield sites with direct rail access, ranging in size from 10 to 30 acres and expanded upon the Port’s multimodal capabilities. This benefits current tenants with improved rail access, an

As U.S. growers in rural communities across America work hard to strengthen their economies, the partnership between farming and...