The Pioneer Industrial Railway Co. (PRY) is an 8-mile railroad operating as an interline rail carrier. Located in heart of the Peoria, IL metropolitan area, the PRY was established in April of 1998 by Peoria, IL based Pioneer Railcorp, a short line holding company. The railroad consists of trackage owned jointly by the City of Peoria, and the Village of Peoria Heights. Through its connection with the Peoria & Pekin Union Railway (PPU), PRY provides its customers with the benefit of interchange with CN, BNSF, IAIS, IMRR, NS, TPW, and UP. The PRY was the first railroad that Pioneer attempted to acquire in 1983, and had served as the inspiration for the modern day Pioneer Railcorp.
Primary PRY customers include Peoria Plastics, Inc., Carver Lumber Company, Gateway Milling Company, and O’Brien Steel Service Company among others.
PRY Industrial Development
Along the PRY are several available industrial sites with access to all modes of transportation, rail, highway, and intermodal.
Other Benefits
· Available work force.
· Abundant natural resources.
· Assistance with all facets of establishing a new industry, relocation of an existing industry, and referrals to agencies to assist with other matters.
· Customized Rail Delivery Service Plan
Capacity: 263,000 lbs. Total weight on rail
Car Storage Available
For further information concerning Pioneer Industrial Railway Company,
Please contact:
Catherine Busch, Marketing Manager
Pioneer Industrial Railway Co.
Phone: 309-697-1400, Ext. 234
Fax: 309-697-2063
Email: cbusch@pioneer-railcorp.com |
