Patriot Rail

Patriot Rail owns two lines in Michigan and and one nearby in Elkhart, Indiana.  Patriot's Michigan Southern operation runs from Sturgis to White Pigeon, MI which is one of the the state's oldest operations. They also run on the former GR&I south from Sturgis to the Indiana state line.

Patroit also operates the Elkhart & Western Railroad which operates from Elkhart to Mishawauka, Indiana on the northern edge of both towns.

Patroit has railroad operations in 13 states.

In July, 2022, Patriot Rail Company LLC. purchased the Pioneer Railcorp. In addition to the 15 lines operates by Pioneer, Patriot operates 16 short lines from coast to coast. [R&R-2022-08]

Website: Patriot Rail Co. LLC

Photo:  Michigan Southern 908 sits at the engine house in White Pigeon, MI  2002  [Mark Dobronski photo]