News Archive – Pioneer Lines

New railroad spur is key to Union Lumber Company expansion plans

November 30, 2020– A new business relationship between a century-old New Albany company and a railroad founded 149 years ago could mean significant economic growth for northeast Mississippi. A substantial investment in a just completed railroad spur is expected to help create future growth and profitability for both companies.

Pioneer wins federal grant to replace ties, rail, on NDW short line

September 21, 2020– Pioneer Railcorp will receieve a $4.1 million federal grant to help pay for a project to perform critical safety improvements at its Napoleon Defiance & Western Railway (NDW) subsidiary, which operates along 58 miles between Woodburn, Indiana and Liberty Center, Ohio.

Under new ownership and management, Pioneer Railcorp has gained a new lease on business growth

August, 2020 – A year ago, BRX Transportation Holdings LLC purchased Pioneer Railcorp. A partnership between Related Fund Management subsidiary Related Infrastructure, Brookhaven Rail Partners and Stephens Capital Partners LLC, BRX bought the short-line holding company as a platform investment and installed BRX partner Alex Yeros as its leader.