225 Rail and UTLX Announce Strategic Partnership FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CHICAGO – Union Tank Car Company (UTLX), a Marmon Rail/Berkshire Hathaway company, and 225 Rail are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to serve railcar owners and shippers in the Houston Ship Channel. UTLX will provide railcar cleaning and repair services at 225 Rail’s 1,000-railcar storage terminal in Pasadena, TX. The UTLX and 225 Rail partnership represents a significant investment in Houston’s rail infrastructure, enhancing both operational efficiency and regional economic growth.
225 Rail’s site is low freight cost and centrally located to meet the growing demands of railcar owners and shippers in the region. 225 Rail is served by the Port Terminal Railroad Association (PTRA) with access to UP, BNSF and CPKC mainline railroads. UTLX will utilize the Pasadena site 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 excited to work with 225 Rail to deliver a full range of value-added railcar cleaning, inspection, and maintenance services for our customers,” said Jay McGill, Marmon Rail President Repair 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 expand our service offering, allowing 225 Rail to provide 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.”
225 Rail stores over 1,000 railcars at its Pasadena, TX terminal, specializing in safely providing switching, storage, and transloading services. UTLX operates the largest railcar repair network in North America.