CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Union Tank Car Company (UTLX), a Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway companyand 225 Rail are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to provide services to wagon owners and shippers. Conveniently located on the south side of the Houston Ship Channel, the collaboration between the two companies will consist of UTLX providing railcar cleaning and repair services at the 225 Rail 1,000-car storage terminal in Pasadena, TX. The location is well positioned to meet the growing demands of railcar owners and shippers in the region. 225 Rail serves the PTRA with access to the UP, BNSF and CPKC railroads, making this facility a centrally located light freight option for repair, requalification and cleaning services. Equipped to handle a variety of railcar types, including tank cars and hopper cars, the repair facility aims to significantly reduce downtime for car owners and shippers, ensuring improved fleet utilization through fast, reliable service.
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225 A 1,000-car railroad storage terminal in Pasadena, TX. Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) will use the Pasadena location for repair, requalification and cleaning services. The partnership between UTLX and 225 Rail represents a significant investment in Houston’s rail infrastructure, increasing both operational efficiency and regional economic growth. (Photo: Business Wire)
The agreement created an opportunity to offer existing and new customers a wide range of high-quality rolling stock services on the Houston Ship Canal. We are extremely excited to be working with 225 Rail to provide our customers with a full range of value added railcar cleaning, inspection and maintenance services. Our new partnership with 225 Rail enables us to continue to provide customers with leading high quality and cost effective solutions that meet their needs, said Jay McGill, Marmon Rail President Repair Services,
225 Rail stores more than 1,000 railcars at its terminal in Pasadena, TX, specializing in providing safe switching, storage and transshipment services. Deborah Willits, CEO of 225 Rail commented, Historically, the core business of 225 Rail was the storage and transshipment of railcars. This partnership with UTLX will enhance our service offering, enabling 225 Rail to provide customers with a one-stop shop for all their rail needs. UTLX’s commitment to safety and customer service has positioned UTLX as an excellent cultural partner and partner for 225 Rail.
This collaboration between Union Tank Car Company and 225 Rail represents a significant investment in Houston’s rail infrastructure, increasing both operational efficiency and regional economic growth.
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For more information about the services offered, contact:
225 Name of railway contact
Demetrius Pitchford
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
sales@225rail.com
Union Tank Car Company
Charles Dettmann
Director, Business Development
Charles.Dettmann@marmonrail.co
Source: Union Tank Car Company
