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Terminal Railway Alabama State Docks (TASD)
Port-owned switching railroad with 75 miles of track connecting every terminal at the Port of Mobile to five Class I and four short line railroads.
Description
Terminal Railway Alabama State Docks (TASD) is a port-owned and operated switching railroad that connects directly to every terminal at the Port of Mobile, linking ship-side cargo to the national rail network.
Key features
- 75 miles of track and a dedicated fleet of locomotives
- Access to five Class I railroads and four short line railroads: Norfolk Southern, CPKC, CSX, Canadian National, BNSF, AGR, CG Railway and Alabama Export Railroad
- Intermodal capabilities and freight car storage
- Mexico-to-Mobile rail ferry service running every four days
- Safety standards recognized by the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association
Applications
Rail switching between port terminals and the Class I network for containers, steel, coal, forest products and other cargo.
Specifications
| Track | 75 miles |
|---|---|
| Rail ferry | Mexico-to-Mobile, every four days |
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