Empire River Rail
A shortline railroad servicing multi-modal logistics assets at the Port of West Virginia and Empire Diversified Energy Riverfront Industrial Complex
An Empire Diversified Energy Company
About Us
Empire River Rail (ERR), located in The Port of West Virginia Riverfront Complex
Mission
Empire River Rail, (AAR: ERRA) provides freight services to our valued customers who are engaged in various business activities such as manufacturing, processing, re-packaging, and distributing a variety of commodities. We handle an extensive list of commodities that meet the varying needs of our clients.
safety
Our dedicated train crew is fully certified, demonstrating a deep commitment to safety and expertise in freight operations. Additionally, our tracks undergo frequent and thorough inspections, guaranteeing it meets and often surpasses the stringent regulations set by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). This rigorous attention to detail reinforces our mission to provide our customers with safe and reliable railroad services.
about
Empire River Rail was formed by Empire Diversified Energy in january 2024 and is headquartered in the Port of West Virginia Trimodal Riverfront Complex in Follansbee, WV.
A multi-modal rail freight facility, the port aims to use sustainable energy solutions to provide rail-based shipping, warehousing, and logistics services to this critical U.S. market.
- Port of West Virginia is located on the Ohio River; property is contiguous with the EDE Riverfront Industrial Complex.
- Connectivity to Midwestern, Northeastern and mid-Atlantic U.S. through rail, barge, and highway. Onsite warehousing and petroleum storage.
- Five miles of rail onsite with company-owned common carrier service linking to Class 1 rail and regional railroads. Multi-barge dock and truck access.
- Geographic setting is 30 highway miles from Pittsburgh and only 70 river miles to the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers confluence at The Point in downtown Pittsburgh.
The Port of West Virginia
Located at the Empire's Riverfront Industrial Complex of The Port of West Virginia
multi-modal Services
Shortline Rail
Provides Common Carrier rail service at the Port of WV and its Clients. More than 20,000 feet of existing rail, River Rail is a critical transportation link to and from the tri-state area
Warehousing
Bulk goods storage and warehousing solutions at the Riverfront Industrial Complex 200,000+ sq ft of warehouse space and laydown yards. Bulk liquid storage facilities planned (North Tank Farm)
Multi-Modal Logistics
Multi-modal logistics hub on the Ohio River. The terminal’s capabilities create a critical link between bulk storage and logistics for liquid and project cargo. Provides cost effective receipts of raw materials and product shipments for the Riverfront Industrial Complex and regional customers.
