The branch to Evadale was in operation in June 1988. As of October 2023, the future of the line remains uncertain, as the primary customer, the International Paper containerboard plant north of Orange, has been slated for permanent shutdown at the end of 2023
The Evadale branch was established in June 1988 and has been operating as a source of uncertainty regarding its future since then. The International Paper containerboard plant north of Orange, which is the primary customer for the line, is scheduled to close permanently at the end of 2023.