Ridgewood Infrastructure acquires controlling interest in Sierra Railroad Company
Ridgewood Infrastructure, an investment firm focused on essential infrastructure, acquired a controlling interest in Sierra Railroad Company, a California-based shortline rail company. This acquisition expands Ridgewood Infrastructure's portfolio in the transport sector, specifically within the rail industry in the United States.
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- Ridgewood Infrastructure acquired a controlling interest.
- Target is California-based Sierra Railroad Company.
- Deal announced March 9, 2026.
- Financial terms not disclosed.
Source Intelligence
Sierra Railroad Company's operating subsidiaries include Sierra Northern Railway and Railpower, Inc. Sierra Northern Railway operates across approximately 130 miles of track in California. Sierra Northern's network has Class I interchanges with Union Pacific Railroad and BNSF Railway. Railpower, Inc. owns and operates the only Federal Railroad Administration ("FRA")–approved hydrogen-powered locomotive in the United States. Simultaneously with Ridgewood's investment, Sierra Railroad Company is acquiring Central Valley Ag Transport ("CVAT"), an agricultural products transload facility owner and operator. Mike Hart, Founder of Sierra Railroad Corporation, remains a significant investor alongside Ridgewood. Ridgewood Infrastructure invests in essential infrastructure businesses across the transportation, energy, utilities, and industrial sectors. Sierra Railroad Company provides freight rail, switching, storage, and transloading services to a diversified customer base across key essential industrial, agricultural, and energy supply chains. Central Valley Ag Transport provides specialized transloading services along Sierra Northern's network, enabling efficient movement of feed and agricultural products.
"Ridgewood Infrastructure, a leading investment firm focused on essential infrastructure in the United States, today announced that it has acquired a controlling interest in Sierra Railroad Company"
"Ridgewood Infrastructure ... announced that it has acquired a controlling interest in Sierra Railroad Company"
"Simultaneously with Ridgewood's investment Sierra is acquiring Central Valley Ag Transport ("CVAT")"
"Simultaneously with Ridgewood's investment Sierra is acquiring Central Valley Ag Transport ("CVAT")"
"Ridgewood was advised by King & Spalding"
"Ridgewood was advised by King & Spalding and Truist Securities."
"Sierra was advised by Northborne Partners."
"Debt financing for the transaction was provided by Brookfield Infrastructure Credit."
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