Texas Gets New 4,200-Foot Industrial Railroad Spur
Published Date: 5/27/2026
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Summary
Denton & North Texas Railroad LLC (DNT) is getting the green light to build and run about 4,200 feet of new train tracks near Krum, Texas. This new line will connect a big industrial park to the main railway, helping businesses like cement and lumber companies get their goods moving faster and greener. Construction bids start in July 2026, with building kicking off at least 90 days after approval—boosting local industry and rail service without major environmental fuss.
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New 4,200‑Foot Rail Link to Industrial Park
If you run or ship for a business in Denton County, Texas, a new roughly 4,200‑foot rail line will be built inside an existing CPKC right‑of‑way near Krum to connect CPKC's mainline (between milepost 109 and 110) to a planned 120‑acre industrial park. DNT says it has signed a lease with one tenant who wants rail service and that the line would be double‑tracked to serve cement, aggregate, and lumber markets.
DNT Will Operate as Common Carrier
Denton & North Texas Railroad (DNT) says it will operate the new line as a common carrier, meaning DNT will provide rail service on the line to shippers in the industrial park and connect them to CPKC's mainline.
Construction Contracting Opportunities in July 2026
DNT will begin soliciting bidders for construction of the DNT Line by early July 2026, creating potential contracting work for construction and related service businesses in the area. Construction itself would not start earlier than 90 days after the filing of the notice of exemption.
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