Counties
The rail Alliance helps you form a rail
district and we will assist you in
establishing your goals to market your
assets. We will provide you with expert
rail consulting and provide you with all
the resources including the funding to
complete your projects and create
economic growth
Allied members & Rail
related businesses
We bring projects of all sizes from all over the State
of Texas. As a Rail Alliance member you are our
number one resource when we refer Companies to
the Rail Districts.


Site Location Consultants
We bring the power of Freight rail services to your
clients along with infrastructure and real estate deals
not available anywhere. The Rail Alliance        
expertise is unique and can provide the answer to
your corporate location requirements.
NEW PROJECTS

5,000 acre industrial park in Central, Texas with 2,000
acres  being rail served. It will require the construction of roughly 15
miles of rail. A single county rail district is currently being formed to
assist with this project.

80 miles of new rail to be constructed in South Texasto facilitate the
industrial develop on the Texas an dMexico side of the Border.

3 new ethanol plants to be constructed in the Texas Panhandle.  Rail
development to serve these plants is a key component to the success of
these projects.

Development of a industrial park in South Texas, near the Texas Gulf
Coast.  13 miles of rail will be constructed to serve the industrial park.

Construction of 70-80 miles of rail in South Texas. Rail district is in place
to assist with the coordination of the project.

Airport project in East Texas. Already designated a
"Free Trade Zone" we are seeking to construct a rail spur into the airport
facility. A single county rail district has been formed to assist us with this
project.

Development of a container/intermodal facility in
West Texas to the benefit of a major distribution center. A two county
rail district has been put in place to assist with the project.
What We can do for You
  • The Rail Alliance will host a workshop for a Texas County        
    interested in forming a rail district to increase economic growth and
    stimulate new business.

  • The economic development director ,local elected officials and local  
    business representatives attend the workshop to discuss the counties
    needs.

  • The County recognizes the advantages of forming a rail district.

  • The rail district is formed by a resolution  from the county judge.

  • The rail district is a non taxing entity and a board of directors is
    appointed to serve by the county commissioners.  

  • The rail alliance is contracted to assist the new rail district to be
    profitable and successful.

  • the rail alliance will educate and walk the board through the process
    set up a web site and marketing plan.

  • The rail alliance will provide credible resources and assist the rail
    district board with funding options either by State, Federal, private
    or by issuing bonds for it's projects.  

  • The rail alliance membership provides private companies the ability
    to bid on rail district projects and act as a liaison between the rail
    district board and    the independent contractors to insure competent
    services.   

  • Once the rail district is formed the county has no continuing  
    liability and the rail district can issue bonds and operate
    independently.

  • The rail alliance will use it's experience and expertise to assist each
    county rail district with all the resources and requirements to
    provide a profitable and successful rail program for the economic
    growth in their county.       

  • Everyone wins, the counties, the companies and most importantly
    the people of  Texas who need railroad service back in their  
    community.


FACTS
Mission
Statement
"To protect and
enhance the
future of rail
transportation
in the state of
Texas and
coordinate the
legislative   
efforts for rail
districts
throughout the
Lone Star State."