New Eureka Terminal Expands Existing Service in Montana International. Multimodal. Diverse. Those are three of
“This project allows us to take our existing rail
the best ways to describe the new Eureka Transload
operations and bundle it with Watco’s terminal
Terminal in Montana.
expertise and first- and final-mile delivery solutions,”
The new terminal is located just 14 miles from the Port of Roosville on the Canadian border. This unique location allows our team to handle many
said Sales Director Kurtis Lindsey. “It’s perfectly positioned to bring those solutions to local, U.S., and international customers.”
types of local, domestic, and international freight. The terminal is served by Watco’s Mission Mountain Railroad (MMT), with seamless access to BNSF Railway’s network, and is located near two highways. The team is familiar with the terminal’s operation. The MMT provided rail service to the previous owner for years. Now, Watco brings its terminal and logistics expertise to expand the offerings. Eureka’s team currently specializes in transloading lumber but also has the expertise and ability to move most bulk products, like aggregates, and liquids, like fuels.
New Washington Bridge Reopens After Wildfire The construction of a new 210-foot steel and
and Kraemer North America. Team members
concrete rail trestle bridge in eastern Washington
worked seven days a week to meet the expedited
only took 33 days to complete, thanks in part
construction timeline and restore bridge service
to Watco.
as quickly as possible.
This structure replaces a 197-foot wooden trestle
The bridge is used by Watco’s Palouse River &
bridge that was destroyed in a wildfire earlier this
Coulee City Railroad and is estimated to carry an
year. Watco led rebuilding efforts alongside the
average of 2,600 railcars a year.
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