Railroads & Carriers
Three rail carriers connect to McAlester and provide rapid, cost-competitive transportation services locally. Businesses needing dedicated rail service can connect to the local short-line carrier, who has excess capacity and can accept additional rail volume.
Railroad Access Map
Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad (A-OK)
Railroad Access Map
Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad (A-OK)Class III Freight Carrier
Distance: Within City Limits
Union Pacific Railroad (UP)
Union Pacific Railroad (UP)
Class I Freight Carrier
Distance: Within City Limits
Kansas City Southern Railroad (KCS)
Kansas City Southern Railroad (KCS)
Class I Freight Carrier
Distance: 70 Miles East
Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad
The Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad (A-OK) is a locally owned short-line that connects to and switches with the Union Pacific and Kansas City Southern Railroads. A-OK manages the rail connection and spur into the Steven Taylor Industrial Park and provides logistical support services, including transportation, transload facilities, and the storage of freight railcars.
Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad
The Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad (A-OK) is a locally owned short-line that connects to and switches with the Union Pacific and Kansas City Southern Railroads. A-OK manages the rail connection and spur into the Steven Taylor Industrial Park and provides logistical support services, including transportation, transload facilities, and the storage of freight railcars.