Rail Company Gets Nod to Run Louisiana Power Station Tracks
Published Date: 6/3/2025
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Summary
Railmark Industrial Railway Inc. is getting the green light to run trains on about nine miles of track in DeSoto and Red River Parishes, Louisiana, serving Cleco’s Dolet Hills Power Station and any new customers along the way. This change starts around June 26, 2025, and won’t cost more than $5 million a year. It’s a fresh move to keep local rail service rolling smoothly and efficiently!
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New Local Rail Service for Louisiana Businesses
If you run a business in DeSoto or Red River Parishes, Louisiana near the line, Railmark Industrial Railway Inc. can begin operating about nine miles of track to serve Cleco’s Dolet Hills Power Station and any new customers who locate on the line. The exemption becomes effective on June 26, 2025, and RIR projects annual revenues will not exceed $5,000,000, which keeps it a Class III carrier.
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