Norfolk Southern, Jaguar Transport Holdings enter short line partnership

Norfolk Southern (NSC) and Jaguar Transport Holdings are partnering to expand freight capacity, improve local service, and unlock new growth opportunities for direct rail-served and transload customers in northeast metro Atlanta. Under the innovative deal structure, Jaguar will handle local switching, operate Norfolk Southern’s Doraville transload terminal, and invest in targeted infrastructure upgrades to support new freight volumes, providing faster, dedicated first- and final-mile connections for customers. Under the arrangement, Jaguar will deliver dedicated rail and transload services that strengthen first- and final-mile connectivity. Located near I-285 and I-85, the Doraville industrial rail corridor serves a cluster of businesses in northeast Atlanta through local switching and transload access. It provides access for both rail-adjacent customers and regional shippers that depend on truck-to-rail connectivity and frequent, reliable local service.