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Glen Allen Rail Provides Industrial Rail Access for Area Industry

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Glen Allen Rail provides main line access to Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway for loading and unloading of bulk materials for area industry. Located less than 10 miles from Exit 30 on Corridor X (future US Interstate 22), Glen Allen Rail can handle all types of bulk materials loading and unloading.

The Glen Allen facility has a 30-car rail siding with daily switching for loading and unloading your cargo. Coal can be processed and loaded at 500 tons/hour and stone can be loaded at 750 tons/hour. Glen Allen Rail can also unload petroleum coke and anthracite. Cross docking service is also provided for loading and unloading box cars.

The company also operates a main line service to Norfolk Southern Railway in Decatur, Alabama for handling bulk liquids and pneumatic solids.

Glen Allen Rail is owned and operated by Jerry and Cullen Wood. You can call them at 205-487-4153.

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The City of Winfield recently addressed the need for a new fire truck by purchasing a new 2011 Pierce Custom Pumper. The modern firefighting machine has a tank capacity of 1000 Gallons and is equipped with a pump capable of pushing 1250 gallons of water per minute, if needed. The truck has a seating capacity of 6 firefighters and contains an air-conditioned cab which can be used as a rehabilitation unit in extreme weather conditions.

The truck also has a 30-gallon tank for Class A foam, plus the ability to use Class B when needed. Also included in the truck's equipment is a set of rescue tools which can be used to run calls involving extrication. The new truck replaces a 1978 Pirsch Pumper which has been in use by the city for several years.

Assistant Fire Chief Mark Loden stated, "This new truck will enable us to respond more quickly to emergency calls and be much better equipped to fight the fire when we arrive." The Winfield Fire Department has traditionally been one of the best-equipped and trained departments in the area and the addition of this new piece of equipment will certainly enhance that position.

Welcome to Winfield, a great place to live! 

“Winfield, a great place to live!” After almost three years in office as Mayor, this statement means even more to me!  Winfield really is a great place to live! The latest census numbers show our town with approximately 4,700 residents.  Our population is growing, which supports our local businesses and makes it possible for them to expand and we are continually seeking ways to attract additional industry to our area.  Increasing activity at Exit 30 on Corridor X fuels our expectations of further development in that area of the town which will produce further population growth and expand our local economy.

We welcome you for a visit and hope that you will think about locating here.  We have a great deal to offer that on the surface may not be obvious.  However, take a leisurely drive through our beautiful park, or a visit to our modern library. Check out our highly-rated school system and campuses or our quaint downtown area. You will be convinced that if you’re interested in small town living, Winfield is the place for you.  Take the time to stay for a while and you will understand what we mean when we say, “Winfield, a great place to live!”

Mayor Wayne “Rebel” Silas