Empire River Rail Established at Port of West Virginia

Empire Diversified Energy on Jan. 24 announced the establishment of Empire River Rail at The Port of West Virginia, “marking a significant milestone for furthering development of the Port as a full-service tri-modal facility.”

According to Empire Diversified Energy, the short line, which the company says will strive to be a clean-energy rail system in the state, is a “vital link at the Port by enhancing connectivity and the movement and storage of freight at the terminal.”

“The focus on efficiency and sustainability allows for the deployment of carbon-reducing technologies in the rail industry,” the company added.

“The decarbonization of ports is a prime goal for the Department of Transportation, and the formation of a short line railroad at The Port of West Virginia is a step in helping to meet that goal,” said Empire Diversified Energy Chief Operating Officer Bernard Brown.