225 Rail and UTLX Announce Strategic Partnership

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Tank Car Company (“UTLX”), a Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway company, and 225 Rail are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to serve railcar 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 225 Rail’s 1,000 railcar storage terminal in Pasadena, TX. The site is well positioned to meet the growing demands of railcar owners and shippers in the region. 225 Rail is served by the PTRA with access to the UP, BNSF and CPKC railroads, making this facility a low-freight and centrally located option for repair, requalification and cleaning services. Equipped to handle various railcar types, including tank cars and hopper cars, the repair facility aims to significantly reduce out of service time for car owners and shippers, ensuring improved fleet utilization through fast, reliable service.

The agreement has created an opportunity to offer existing and new customers a broad range of high-quality railcar services on the Houston Ship Channel. “We are extremely excited to work with 225 Rail to deliver a full range of value-added railcar cleaning, inspection and maintenance services for our customers. Our new partnership with 225 Rail allows us to continue to provide customers with industry leading high quality and cost-effective solutions that meet their needs,” said Jay McGill, Marmon Rail President Repair Services,

225 Rail stores over 1,000 railcars at its Pasadena, TX terminal, specializing in safely providing switching, storage, and transloading services. Deborah Willits, CEO of 225 Rail commented, “Historically, 225 Rail’s core business has been railcar storage and transloading. This partnership with UTLX will further our service offering, allowing 225 Rail to provide customers a one stop shop for all their rail needs. UTLX’s commitment to safety and customer service has positioned UTLX as a great culture fit and partner for 225 Rail.”

This collaboration between Union Tank Car Company and 225 Rail represents a significant investment in Houston’s rail infrastructure, enhancing both operational efficiency and regional economic growth.