Patriot Rail

We'd like to take a moment to highlight our Bridge Team here at Patriot Rail. This department works tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our bridges and tracks safe, ensuring trains run smoothly and allowing for railcars to reach their destinations on time. 💪 Under the leadership of Scott Bannwart (VP Engineering) and the supervision of Alan Woodyard (Project Engineer), the team’s commitment to safety and excellence is unmatched—**over 8 years without an incident**! From freezing winters to blazing summers, this crew handles it all—replacing ties, stringers, headwalls, and more: 🛠️ **Mike Swinney** (Bridge Supervisor): 8 years at Patriot, leading capital planning, 5-year bridge repair plans, and team operations. 🛠️ **Joe Trusty** (Bridge Foreman): 7 years at Patriot, ensuring safety, production, and equipment maintenance. 🛠️ **Jarrett Brewer** (Bridge Laborer): 5 years at Patriot, key to capital projects and training new team members. 🛠️ **Jacob Dame** (Bridge Laborer): New to Patriot and already making an impact in capital work and organization. 👏 Thank you to our bridge team for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to safety! #teamwork #safety

Today we continue our #safety series by highlighting the first of our new 5 Safety Tenets: All Injuries Can Be Prevented. 🦺 At Patriot Rail, we hold safety as a value and not a priority because priorities change but values endure. We believe all injuries can be prevented and commit to zero. That daily commitment is why our colleagues on the Sacramento Valley Railroad in McClellan, CA, celebrated 12 years of service without any injuries this year. Congratulations! Let’s make every task a safe one!

Thank you to all our incredible Patriot Rail employees who contributed to our holiday toy drive in partnership with Daniel Kids! Together, we helped bring joy to local children and at-risk families in Jacksonville this holiday season. Patriot Rail is proud to partner with organizations like Daniel Kids to "improve the odds for kids" and make a meaningful impact in our community. As the oldest child services agency in Florida, Daniel helps nearly 5,000 children and their families each year through their nationally recognized programs. Here’s to continuing the spirit of giving—happy holidays!

In our effort to build a zero-injury workplace at Patriot Rail, we're asking every employee to sign the Safety Pledge! Our employees at Louisiana and North West Railroad (LNW) have made the commitment to their own safety and that of their fellow employees. That's the Patriot Way! #safetypledge

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for our incredible team, partners, and the communities we serve. Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and joyful holiday filled with gratitude and good cheer! 🦃🍁

In exploring new ways to connect with the community and the City of Temple, TX, our Temple and Central Texas Railway (TCRR) has adopted Optimist Park, which is just three miles from TCRR offices. TCRR Operations Manager J.R. Leal and Administrative Assistant Breanne Chandler coordinated with Temple Parks & Recreation to adopt the park and recruit TCRR employees to volunteer their time for clean-up events. This is one of many ways that our TCRR team gives back to their community!

Patriot Rail’s Blue Ridge Scenic Excursion Railway team donated $1,000 to the Fannin County, Ga., Special Olympics. The Blue Ridge Scenic Excursion team enjoys partnering with the organization to create activities that include train rides, rail bikes and depot tours to enrich the lives for individuals participating in the Special Olympics. We look forward to continuing our partnership and growing the activities in 2025!

Patriot Rail’s Temple & Central Texas Railway (TCRR) hosted the Texas Department of Transportations (TXDOT) for a joint #safety initiative that focused on review of safety data and trends, exploring ways to enhance training and adherence to rules, and working closely with project partners on grade crossing projects and track repairs and maintenance.  TCRR appreciates the TxDOT team for their time and expertise to continuously review safety and review industry best practices.

We’re committed to building a zero-injury workplace at Patriot Rail. To support that goal, we are rolling out 5 new Safety Tenets–our core principles for a safer workplace. 1️⃣ All Injuries Can Be Prevented 2️⃣ Safety Above All Else 3️⃣ Stop Work Authority 4️⃣ Safety Is the Responsibility of Everyone 5️⃣ Safety Is a Condition of Employment We're asking every employee to sign the Safety Pledge, making a personal commitment to their own safety and that of their fellow employees. Follow along with our #safety series as we break down each tenet and explore ways we can all contribute to a safe, injury-free workplace.

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