Railcar Storage
The Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company (W&LE) has available track space and offers economic railcar storage solutions. We are able to provide short or long-term storage for both loaded and empty cars. Our storage team can work with you to find the right location for your needs.
Choosing railcar storage with W&LE gives you access to:
- 840 miles of track
- 425 employees offering exceptional service
- Convenient interchange access with 3 direct connections with Class I railroads
- 14 convenient interchanges with Class II and Class III railroads
- Storage available for loaded or empty cars

About Our Ohio Railroad
W&LE is the largest Ohio-based railroad and among the largest regional railroads in the country. Our service area includes 840 miles of track operating in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland.
- Competitive Pricing – by having access to three Class I carriers (CN, CSX, and NS)
- Excellent Customer Service – which includes 7 days a week service and double switches when necessary.
- Safe Operations – with an experienced team with safety for our customers as their main goal.
Request a Quote on Storage Rates
If you are interested in obtaining a quote for storage rates please send us an email at development@wlerwy.com that includes the following information:
- Car Owner/Lessor
- Car Type
- Car Size
- Empty or Load
- Commodity type last carried
- Routing for inbound and outbound move
- Number of Cars to be Stored
- Anticipated Length of Storage
- Preferred Storage Location on the W&LE
- Name, Email, and Phone of Primary Contact
Once we receive your email, we will be in touch to discuss different location and pricing options for your railcar storage needs.
Note: Storage of cars will require a track lease agreement which you may apply for through our separate application process.