Federal, state, and native leaders joined the Quonset Growth Company and Seaview Railroad right now for a ribbon slicing and practice journey to have a good time three latest upgrades to Quonset rail infrastructure.
Quonset Enterprise Park is dwelling to over 14,000 jobs at 239 firms, together with almost considered one of each 5 manufacturing jobs within the state. The Enterprise Park generates $1.7 billion in annual family revenue for Rhode Island households and over $150 million in tax income.
Seaview Railroad, Quonset’s rail operator, hauls freight for Quonset companies and shipments to and from the Port of Davisville. Final 12 months, Seaview broke its annual quantity document by hauling 7,513 rail vehicles, maintaining over 28,000 vehicles off the street.
The newly accomplished tasks improve freight rail capability and improve the pliability of Seaview’s rail operations by making a extra environment friendly transportation community. The upgraded infrastructure will increase capability for enterprise progress and job creation, benefiting Quonset firms, their prospects and Rhode Island’s economic system.
Seaview Engine Home – A brand new facility for Quonset’s rail operator, Seaview Railroad, to restore and retailer rail vehicles
Mill Creek Railyard – A brand new railyard with six turnouts and extra storage for as much as 58 rail vehicles on two parallel sidings
Davisville Primary Connector – A brand new connector line that now offers direct entry between the Davisville Primary Line and the Mill Creek Rail Yard and reduces rail transit time inside the Enterprise Park.
“Multi-modal infrastructure investments like these for air, land, sea and rail are essential to Quonset’s success,” stated QDC Managing Director Steven J. King, P.E. “In 2023, Seaview Railroad moved a record-breaking 7,513 rail vehicles, positioning the businesses they serve at Quonset for main progress.”
“These new infrastructure upgrades enable us to help that continued progress and job creation,” King added. “I lengthen my sincerest because of our companions in any respect ranges of presidency for his or her unwavering help not solely on these tasks, however on the upgrades we’re making all throughout the Enterprise Park.”
The Davisville Primary Connector and the Mill Creek Railyard had been collectively funded by a $4 million Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Security Enhancements (CRISI) Program grant from the U.S. Division of Transportation. The Seaview Engine Home was self-funded by way of QDC and Seaview’s working income.
“I congratulate the Quonset Growth Company for finishing work on the Davisville Primary Line Connector and the Mill Creek Rail Yard. The Federal Railroad Administration is proud to help this work by way of our CRISI Program and to see federal investments strengthen provide chains and create enterprise alternatives and progress,” stated Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Administrator Amit Bose. “Due to President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation and elevated funding for the CRISI Program, we’ve an unprecedented alternative to fund much more tasks that may make rail safer and extra dependable, getting items the place they should be extra effectively whereas benefiting the economic system and each day lives.”
“A greater port with improved rail service means extra jobs. This undertaking is a part of my a long time lengthy efforts to broaden port and freight capability at Quonset to convey extra enterprise and financial advantages to the state whereas additionally decreasing air pollution and congestion on our roadways,” stated Senator Jack Reed.
“Quonset Enterprise Park is an financial engine for the Ocean State, and Quonset is primed to proceed rising and including jobs because of federal investments,” stated Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, a senior member of the Atmosphere and Public Works Committee. “Right now’s ribbon slicing wouldn’t be doable with out Senator Reed’s management securing funding for freight rail enhancements over time.”
“Quonset is a essential engine of Rhode Island’s economic system, and this federal funding will assist create good jobs, improve productiveness and entice extra companies to our state,” stated Consultant Seth Magaziner.
“The three main infrastructure upgrades to Quonset’s rail system will assist bolster effectivity and capability, benefiting the companies and prospects who depend on its infrastructure,” stated Congressman Gabe Amo. “As we reduce the ribbon on 14 miles of observe, growing flexibility and selling financial progress, I thank my delegation colleagues for his or her work to safe federal funding that may pay dividends in Quonset for generations to come back.”
“Quonset is a robust image of Rhode Island’s financial momentum,” stated Governor Dan McKee. “These essential rail infrastructure upgrades will improve effectivity, help job creation, and improve Quonset’s already thriving manufacturing hub. Our Administration is proud to have made vital investments throughout the enterprise park and we thank our congressional delegation and the crew at Quonset for his or her ongoing partnership as we proceed working collectively to strengthen Rhode Island’s economic system.”
“Quonset is a thriving financial hub for our state, and these infrastructure investments will assist drive progress by permitting firms to broaden and create extra good-paying jobs for Rhode Islanders,” stated Secretary of Commerce and QDC Board Chair Liz Tanner.
