Federal Register #2026-10446

Planned Construction of New Railroad Line in Denton County, Texas

This opportunity involves a planned railroad construction project in Denton County, Texas, initiated by Denton & North Texas Railroad LLC (DNT), a subsidiary of Patriot Rail Company LLC, under the oversight of the Surface Transportation Board (Department of Transportation): - Government Buyer: - Surface Transportation Board (Department of Transportation) - Project Overview: - DNT seeks exemption to construct and operate approximately 4,200 feet of new double-track railroad within an existing Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) right-of-way - The new line will connect CPKC's mainline to DNT-operated track in a planned 120-acre industrial park owned by DNT - The line will serve cement, aggregate, and lumber markets in the Southwest - DNT will operate as a common carrier and has already secured a lease with an industrial park tenant requiring rail service - Procurement Details: - DNT intends to solicit bids for construction services for the new rail line - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or product quantities are listed at this stage - Unique/Notable Requirements: - DNT has requested a waiver or categorical exclusion from environmental rules, citing minimal environmental impact - Construction will not begin earlier than 90 days after the notice filing - OEMs: - No OEMs or specific manufacturers are named in the notice - Locations: - Construction and operation will take place near Krum, Denton County, Texas, within a CPKC right-of-way and a DNT-owned industrial park

Description

Denton & North Texas Railroad LLC (DNT), a noncarrier subsidiary of Patriot Rail Company LLC, has filed a verified notice of exemption to construct and operate approximately 4,200 feet of track inside an existing Canadian Pacific Railway Company right-of-way near Krum, Texas. The new line will connect CPKC's mainline to DNT-operated track within a planned industrial park and will be operated as a common carrier. The project aims to serve the cement, aggregate, and lumber markets in the Southwest and create a more sustainable supply chain. Construction will not start earlier than 90 days after the filing of the notice, and DNT has requested a waiver of environmental rules, arguing the project will have no significant environmental effects.

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