W. Va. Code § 15-1D-11: Transportation of officers and men.

The several railroads and other transportation companies in this state shall furnish transportation for all officers and enlisted men in the National Guard, together with the stores, ammunition and equipment, when traveling on duty under orders from competent authority, on request of the officer desiring transportation, which request shall state the number of persons to be carried, and their destination, and for such transportation said companies shall be entitled to receive compensation from the state at the rate specified.