Ridgewood Infrastructure Portfolio Company Sierra Railroad Company Acquires Central Valley Ag Transport
March 16, 2026
Sierra Railroad Company, a portfolio company of Ridgewood Infrastructure, acquired Central Valley Ag Transport (CVAT). The acquisition strengthens Sierra’s short line rail platform by vertically integrating agricultural transload capabilities serving customers along Sierra Northern Railway’s network in California. Financial terms were not disclosed.
- Buyers
- Sierra Railroad Company, Ridgewood Infrastructure
- Targets
- Central Valley Ag Transport
- Platforms
- Sierra Railroad Company
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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