Mississippi
Latest Coverage
See all articles
Mississippi receiving $35 million for export railroad upgrades
The Mississippi Export Railroad Company will receive more than $35 million for infrastructure improvements.
Congressman Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) announced Monday that the funding is coming through the Federal Railroad Administration’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements program. The Mississippi Export Railroad is a 42-mile short line freight railroad headquartered in Moss Point.
Ezell said the funding will support the Advancing Mississippi Export’s Resiliency, Infrastructure and Capacity Across the Network project, which will modernize and improve critical rail infrastructure in Moss Point and Helena. The project involves major rehabilitation and modernization of local railroads.
“Mississippi’s railroads play a critical role in connecting our ports, industries, and businesses to markets across the country. This investment will help modernize aging infrastructure, improve safety, and strengthen the reliability of freight transportation in South Mississippi,” Ezell said.
“By upgrading critical rail connections and making our infrastructure more resilient to flooding, we are supporting local industries, strengthening our supply chains, and laying the groundwork for continued economic growth along the Gulf Coast.”
The project includes multiple infrastructure improvements designed to enhance rail safety, efficiency, and reliability, including:
The Mississippi Export Railroad Company will provide a 25% non-federal cost share toward the project, officials confirmed.
Copyright 2026 SuperTalk Mississippi Media. All rights reserved.