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The Arkansas Southern Railroad (ARS) began operations on October 9, 2005.  Watco Transportation Services, Inc. (WTS) acquired the railroad from the KCS through a lease agreement.

Nestled amongst the pines of western Arkansas, the ARS consists of 62 miles of track on two branches.  The 32-mile northern branch runs east from Heavener, OK to Waldron, AR.  The southern branch is a 30-mile line running northeast from Ashdown to Nashville, AR.  The ARS interchanges with the KCS at Ashdown, AR and Heavener, OK and with the UP at Nashville.

For efficiency and ease in disputing any and all customer invoicing, please send documentation to ARSdisputes.

To report or release a bad order railcar please email the following: arsbadorders@watcocompanies.com.

To request railcar repair/inspection please email tunderwood@watcocompanies.com or phone 620-235-7341.