Richmond, Calif. expands rail handling for Honda

Richmond, Calif. expands rail handling for Honda    California’s Port of Richmond has begun construction on a $40 million rail infrastructure project that will allow the port to handle more than 145,000 imported American Honda cars per year.
   The project is also expected to significantly increase BNSF’s rail service to the port.
   The existing rail line serving industrial tenants along the port entrance roadway will be upgraded and a second dedicated rail line will be added exclusively to serve Honda and other automotive tenants. A seven-track railcar loading and unloading facility will be built at the Point Potrero Marine Terminal, the port said.
   During construction, the port will renovate one of its two deepwater ship berths to allow up to two car carriers to simultaneously berth and unload.
   Richmond expects to handle 150,000 to 180,000 Honda vehicles per year through its 15-year contract with the automaker once the business ramps up.