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5/10/2021
The Harrison County Development Commission (HCDC) and the Harrison County Board of Supervisors announced last week that the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad LLC (Rock Island Rail) based in Hernando, Mississippi, will begin operation of the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad along the Seaway lead in the Bernard Bayou industrial park.
The restored rail line — operated in partnership with Kansas City Southern — will restore service to tenants in the industrial park, where rail service has been unavailable for over five years, HCDC officials said in a press release.
The Chicago Rock Island & Pacific will serve existing business and, together with the commission, work on business recruiting efforts to attract more rail customers to the area, HCDC officials said.
“We are excited about the huge opportunity in Harrison County. It has taken a lot of work to formulate the agreements and relationships needed to restore this service,” said Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Chief Executive Officer Robert Riley. “Our core customer service values and determination are going to bring a new level of service to the area. We look forward to working with the existing businesses and helping to recruit new opportunities to Harrison County.”