Prev Next General Manager's statement regarding COVID-19 The Port Terminal Railroad Association was formed in 1924 to provide access to the industries along the Ship Channel for railroads entering Houston. Straddling both sides of the Houston Ship Channel, PTRA proudly services 226 local customers from 7 serving yards. We maintain 154 miles of track and 20 bridges. PTRA has the capacity to handle numerous commodity groups, and currently handles chemicals, grain, plastic, coke, fuel, steel, food products, industrial products, intermodal, dimensional loads and autos. Through our rail interchange network, PTRA originates and terminates shipments from each of the continental 48 states as well as Canada and Mexico. Contact us today for your shipping and transportation needs! Contact Address Port Terminal Railroad Association 8934 Manchester Street Houston, TX 77012 Office: 713-393-6500 Fax: 713-393-6673 Get Directions Railroad Emergency How to Report an Emergency To report an emergency, contact us at 713.393.6509 24 hours a day, seven days a week. PTRA Ethical Hotline An Ethical Workplace Begins with You Unethical, illegal or unsafe activity harms our organization and our future. With your help, we can prevent this activity and uphold our high standards. Report unethical activity at 877.217.4675 or online at reportlineweb.com/ptra Safety Tips About PTRA History PTRA Operations/Infrastructure PTRA Rail Network Map PTRA Yards Members Of The Association Customers Railcar Inquiry Railcar Weight Inquiry RailConnect Tariff Suppliers PTRA Supplier Guide Employees SafeTrack Crew PTRA Policy Manuals Career Opportunities MSDS Online Resource Contact Us PTRA Departments PTRA Management Team © Copyright 2011 by Port Terminal Railroad Association. All rights reserved. Houston Web Design