July 4, 2024

MADISON RAILROAD IS SEEKING BIDS FOR THE MADISON TRANSLOAD TRACK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Notice for Bid

Madison Railroad is soliciting bids for a track improvement project in Madison, Indiana.

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BIDS ARE DUE BY 9:00AM EST AUGUST 19, 2024

Sealed BIDS for the construction of “Madison Transload Track Construction Project, Madison, Madison Township, Jefferson County, Indiana”, received by Madison Railroad, City of Madison Port Authority at its office located at 1121 W. JPG Woodfill Road, Building No. 216, Madison, Indiana 47250 until 9:00 a.m. EST, Monday, August 19, 2024, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud at the Madison Railroad Conference Room at the time and date stated above. Bids received after this time will be returned unopened. Each Bid must be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the title, “Madison Transload Track Construction Project, Madison, Madison Township, Jefferson County, Indiana”, and the name and address of Bidder.

The scope of work consists of constructing 3,700 feet of new railroad track, installing four turnouts, and surfacing approximately one mile of track including mobilization and demobilization on the Madison Railroad in Madison, Indiana.

Sept 9, 2022

Rail logistics solution provider RSI Logistics, Inc., announced on Sept. 8 that it is partnering with Madison Railroad on a marketing campaign to promote the railroad’s new 22-acre rail-to-truck transload facility, which the railroad purchased in June and that RSI Logistics, Inc. will be operating.

"According to Madison Railroad, a short line railroad operated by the City of Madison that runs a 22.7-mile mainline between Madison and North Vernon, Ind., this multi-purpose facility will be “the first in the region to provide businesses who do not have direct rail service the opportunity to combine use of the highly efficient rail network for long-haul shipments with local trucking services to deliver freight that last mile.”

According to RSI Logistics, Inc., benefits of this new partnership include.

  • Decreased volatility and improved supply chains for local suppliers and shippers.

  • Expansion of transloading services to a market that will provide a myriad of opportunities.

  • Combination of experience and knowledge from both organizations that will allow for increased operational success.

“Madison Railroad is excited to partner with RSI Logistics to offer our customers a world-class supply chain product here in Madison,” said Madison Railroad General Manager Adam Robillard. “For a region that has traditionally been underserved by rail, this will combine the Madison Railroad’s commitment to local development with RSI’s industry-leading supply-chain and inventory management experience. This partnership builds upon the Madison Railroad’s recent acquisition of a new 22-acre transload site along with our vision of growth through investment, modernization and leadership. Our team is thrilled to be able to offer our customers the combined efficiencies of rail, inventory management, transloading and trucking all in one unique product,” added Robillard.

“We are excited to work with the Madison Railroad team to help develop their Madison, Ind., transload site, said RSI Logistics, Inc., Vice President Kelley Minnehan. “This is an area that is seeing a consistent demand and we look forward to adding value to Madison Railroad’s growth. RSI’s diverse business acumen and industry leading rail management will be a significant value to the Madison Railroad and growing this partnership will capitalize on many opportunities.”

Madison Railroad’s daily train service is available and interchange is accomplished with CSX Transportation (CSX) at North Vernon. In addition to the mainline railroad, Madison Railroad owns and operates 14 miles of railroad track within a 3,400-acre industrial park, offering a team track and railcar storage facilities.

June 28, 2022

The Madison Railroad, in partnership with the City of Madison, is pleased to announce the purchase of 22 acres in the heart of Madison, Indiana's industrial park to construct a brand-new rail-to-truck transload facility. This multi-purpose facility will be the first in the region to provide businesses who do not have direct rail service the opportunity to combine use of the highly efficient rail network for long-haul shipments with local trucking services to deliver freight that last mile.

The existing 2,300' long railroad spur on site can be utilized in various ways to transfer bulk products manufactured across North America and shipped by rail directly into our market where those products are used. Commodities such as steel, plastic resins, agricultural products, and lumber are commonly shipped in this way from the manufactures due to rail's heavy capacity and vast distribution network. Shipping a ton of freight by rail is 4x more fuel efficient than shipping that same ton utilizing over-the-road trucking. On-site material storage space provides additional capacity to store and distribute products efficiently.

Contact us today to learn more about this exciting project and what the Madison Railroad can do for you to add resiliency to your supply chain network. No shipment is too large or too small.