Smoky Ridge Railroad Takes Over Tennessee Tracks in Quiet Deal
Published Date: 1/8/2026
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Summary
Smoky Ridge Railroad, L.L.C. is set to take over and run about 7 miles of railroad track in Tennessee from EnergySolutions, LLC, starting as soon as January 22, 2026. This means Smoky Ridge will handle all freight services on this line, while EnergySolutions steps away. The change won’t cost Smoky Ridge more than $5 million in revenue and keeps them a smaller, local railroad company.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Local Railroad Takes Over Oak Ridge Line
If you ship freight on the rail line between Blair and Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Smoky Ridge Railroad (SMO) will acquire and operate approximately 7.07 miles of track (plus about 6.63 miles of connecting spur) and will provide all common carrier freight service as soon as January 22, 2026. EnergySolutions will convey its easement interest and will have no further rights on the Line.
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