COLORADO SHORT LINE RAIL EST. 1993

Moving Colorado Forward Since 1993.

Reliable switching, interchange, transloading, and railcar storage across the Denver metro — connecting local shippers to the national rail network.

Years in service

Terminal Yards

Class I Interchanges

Days a week

ABOUT DRIR

Privately Owned. Locally Operated. Nationally Connected.

The Denver Rock Island Railroad is a privately owned and operated short line railroad founded in 1993. From our three terminal switching yards in the Denver metro area, we provide dependable freight service five days a week. We interchange rail cars with both Union Pacific and BNSF Railway, giving our customers seamless access to the national freight network — with the flexibility and personal service only a short line can offer.

North Washington Park Yard

Stockyards Yard

Airlawn Yard

UP + BNSF Interchange

1993
Serving Colorado
Denver's Short Line

WHAT WE DO

our services

Comprehensive short line rail services tailored to your freight and logistics needs.

Switching & Interchange

Five-day-a-week switching across three yards, with direct interchange to Union Pacific and BNSF.

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Transloading

Multiple transloading opportunities across three terminal yards. Move product efficiently between rail and truck with our experienced team.

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Railcar Storage

Secure railcar storage across three terminal yards. Ideal for surge capacity, fleet management, and seasonal freight cycles.

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Please Note: DRIR does not accept Toxic Inhalation Hazard (TIH) materials. Contact dispatch with any questions about accepted commodities.

WHY RAIL

Efficient. Sustainable. Reliable.

Freight rail is one of the most fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible ways to move goods across the country.

457
miles per gallon
Unmatched Fuel Efficiency
A single freight train moves one ton of freight an average of 457 miles on just one gallon of fuel.
3×
farther than trucks
Better Per Ton
Freight rail moves goods more than three times farther per gallon of fuel than long-haul trucking.
280+
trucks replaced
Less Highway Gridlock
One freight train can do the work of 280 or more trucks, helping reduce congestion, road wear, and emissions.
Coast-to-Coast Fuel Use
Per Ton of Freight
  • 🚛 Truck — 27 gal
  • 🚆 Train — 7 gal
Source: AAR estimate based on U.S. DOT data

Get in Touch

Ready to Move Freight?

Reach our team for service requests, availability, transloading options, or general inquiries. We're here five days a week — and available 24/7 for emergencies.

General Contact

Phone

303-296-0900

Fax

303-296-2347

Visit Us

 3400 E. 56th Ave, Commerce City, CO 80022

🚨 Emergency Line — 24/7

Phone

720-330-0018

 Available 24/7 for rail emergencies, incidents, derailments, and after-hours urgent matters. Someone is always on call to respond.

 

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