OUR SERVICES

Industrial developmentPalmetto Railways provides general rail services to a number of marketable industrial sites adjacent to our owned right-of-way within the lowcountry region of South Carolina. And, as a Division of the South Carolina Department of Commerce, Palmetto Railways provides technical support for industrial sites with rail components throughout South Carolina. To learn more about industrial site development services or if you are interested in available sites, please review the Development tab.
Locomotive repair and leasingThe Palmetto Railways locomotive leasing, servicing and maintenance program provides customers with a range of items to cover their locomotive needs within the lowcountry region of South Carolina. Our fleet consists of EMD locomotives ranging from 1000 HP to 2500 HP, are blue card ready and come with 24/7 mechanical support. In addition, Palmetto Railways offers technical and mechanical support for customers with their own locomotives including all CFR 49 Part 229 inspections and tests, multiple dual access shop locations and mobile repair availability.
Rail car line-haul, switching and storagePalmetto Railways provides single and dual access short line and terminal switching rail service on our properties located in Charleston, Berkeley, Hampton and Colleton Counties in South Carolina with connections to CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern, and we are the terminal switching provider for all of the South Carolina Port Authority rail served marine facilities in the Port of Charleston. Terminal switching services, pricing and storage opportunities are available upon request.
Rail car repairThe Palmetto Railways rail car repair division is recognized through the AAR as an Inspection and Repair Facility handling all AAR Rule 1 inspections and repairs providing shop facilities with connections to both CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern as well as mobile inspections and repairs within the Charleston region. All Carmen performing rail car repairs are qualified Designated Inspectors in compliance with CFR 49 Part 215.11 and are welding certified in compliance with AWS D15.1 standards.
Track maintenance-of-way and constructionPalmetto Railways provides track inspection, maintenance and construction services for industry track within the greater Charleston area following FRA CFR Parts 213 and 214 compliance requirements. Inspection services, general maintenance and emergency repair services are available under continues contract or as a one time need.

PALMETTO RAILWAYS

Palmetto Railways, established in 1969, provides technical assistance services in railroad matters to government at the state, local and municipal levels. As a division of the South Carolina Department of Commerce, Palmetto Railways operates four railroad subdivisions: Charleston Subdivision, North Charleston Subdivision, Charity Church Subdivision and Salkehatchie Subdivision (former Hampton & Branchville Subdivision).

  • Charleston Subdivision and North Charleston Subdivision — provide switching services to the terminals of the South Carolina State Ports Authority and other various industries in Charleston County, interchanging with CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern.
  • Charity Church Subdivision — located in southern Berkeley County, serves BP Chemical, Nucor Steel and Santee Cooper Cross Generating Station, interchanging with CSX Transportation.
  • Salkehatchie Subdivision — formerly Hampton & Branchville Subdivision, primarily used for rail car storage, also providing short haul and switching services and interchanging with CSX Transportation.

Palmetto Railways is planning for the development of two industrial projects, the Camp Hall Rail Project and the Navy Base Intermodal Facility.

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