Portland and Western Railroad

GPTKB entity

Statements (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:railway
gptkbp:cargo_types Construction materials
Heavy machinery
Containerized cargo
High volume
Bulk commodities
gptkbp:community_feedback Positive
Engagement efforts
gptkbp:community_involvement Sponsorships
Local events
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Willamette_Valley
gptkb:Portland,_Oregon
gptkbp:employees Approximately 100
gptkbp:environmental_impact Mitigated
gptkbp:financial_support Federal funding
State grants
Private investments
gptkbp:founded gptkb:1993
gptkbp:future_plans gptkb:Sustainability_initiatives
Expansion projects
Technology integration
Infrastructure upgrades
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Hillsboro,_Oregon
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:transportation
Regional development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Portland and Western Railroad
gptkbp:length approximately 100 miles
gptkbp:notable_clients Local businesses
Manufacturers
Agricultural companies
gptkbp:operates Freight services
Shortline railroad
gptkbp:operational_status Active
gptkbp:parent_company gptkb:Genesee_&_Wyoming
gptkbp:partnerships Local governments
Economic development agencies
gptkbp:previously_known_as Portland and Western Railway
gptkbp:revenue Not publicly disclosed
gptkbp:route gptkb:Oregon
Available online
gptkbp:safety_measures Employee training
Public awareness campaigns
Regular inspections
Emergency preparedness plans
gptkbp:safety_record Good
gptkbp:service Improved reliability
Enhanced customer service
Increased frequency
New routes
gptkbp:service_area gptkb:Oregon
gptkbp:services Agricultural products
Forest products
Intermodal freight
gptkbp:track gptkb:Union_Pacific_Railroad
gptkbp:track_gauge Standard gauge
gptkbp:train_types Class II railroad
gptkbp:transportation Rail
gptkbp:uses_technology Data analytics
Mobile applications
Automated systems
GPS tracking
gptkbp:website www.pwrr.com
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Central_Oregon_and_Pacific_Railway
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7