Empire Diversified Energy proudly announces the establishment of Empire River Rail at The Port of West Virginia. This strategic initiative marks a significant milestone for furthering the development of The Port of West Virginia as a full-service tri-modal facility. Empire River Rail is moving forward as a shortline railroad at the Port and will strive to be a clean-energy rail system in West Virginia. The shortline railroad is a vital link at the Port by enhancing connectivity and the movement and storage of freight at the terminal. The focus on efficiency and sustainability allows for the deployment of carbon-reducing technologies in the rail industry.
“The decarbonization of ports is a prime goal for the Department of Transportation, and the formation of a shortline railroad at The Port of West Virginia is a step in helping to meet that goal”
Empire Diversified Energy’s Chief Operating Officer Bernard Brown
