South Orient Railroad Rehab

The South Orient Rail Line, which runs from San Angelo to Presidio, is getting some much-needed TLC. To extend renovations to Fort Stockton, they are asking for support to get more funding. The South Orient Railroad fell into the hands of Texas in 2001. Rehabilitation began eight years later on the Eastern-most part of the line to San Angelo. TxDOT made it a plan to continue construction Westward. Next up, Fort Stockton, and surrounding counties are all on board. Brewster County Commissioner, Mike Pallanez says they've submitted a letter to TxDOT Rail Division in support of their application for grant money to rehabilitate the line between Fort Stockton and San Angelo. TxDOT Rail Division says, "At a national level, this project will support the goal of energy independence, in addition to providing future potential to export goods from the U.S. to Mexico."