RCR Hempstead Logistics Park opens for business on January 31, 2020 and will receive main train line service from Union Pacific (www.up.com). The park’s initial service offering to their customers will include switching and rail transloading services. Meanwhile, leadership at RCR Rail Co., the company that owns the park, is currently working with a number…Read Full Article
Park Updates
Transload Tracks In Place
RCR Hempstead Logistics Park continues making headway! The transload tracks are installed and ready; we’re awaiting the remaining work on the interchange to be completed. The connection to the Union Pacific mainline will follow shortly thereafter. And very soon we will be open for business! Thank you for following us and please continue to do…Read Full Article
Track Placement Nearing Completion
The tracks at Hempstead Logistics Park that will be used for the transloading services provided by Union Pacific are nearing completion. Our thanks to Brandon Musser at Railroad Infrastructure & Terminal Development (RITD) for providing the aerial photography used in documenting this month’s progress.
Making National News
RCR Hempstead Logistics Park is making national news! The park has been featured in articles posted on the websites Progressive Railroading and Railway Age. Visit these article links to read how RCR Hempstead Logistics Park will spur business development and have an impact on the region.
Big Machines Moving Dirt
A beautiful day at RCR Hempstead Logistics Park: Big machines moving dirt! We’re excited to see tons of dirt grading this week. Tracks will be on the ground soon.W.T. Byler (www.wtbyler.com) is doing a fantastic job for us.
Track Placement Marches On
Despite many days of inclement weather over the past month, the track lay down process continues at RCR Hempstead Logistics Park. Aerial drone photos show the progress being made during the month of March. High winds posed a significant challenge to the drone on the day of documentation.