Lloydminster transload facility deemed unrealistic SHARE ON: A train. (Nikita Ganovicheff, MyLloydminsterNow.com) A transload facility meant to take advantage of Lloydminster’s rail lines would be too expensive to build and have little demand at this time. A feasibility study on whether a transload facility would be advantageous for the city was brought forward to city council on January 18. A transload facility is an area where shipments and products can be moved from one mode of transportation to another, for example from rail to truck. According to Davies Transportation Consulting, the facility requires a high capital cost of in between $1.7 to $6 million for rail infrastructure, depending on the type of facility. They also note the current demand for energy and agriculture-related products would result in low freight volumes meaning it would take a significant amount of time before the city would break even on the project.