DENVER, CO, October 13, 2021— Pioneer Lines is proud to announce and welcome Matthew Service as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development. Service will be part of Pioneer’s senior leadership team and oversee the company’s growth objectives.
This strategic addition comes nearly two years after new ownership took the helm at Pioneer and attracted a team of experienced executives to refocus and grow the company.
DENVER, CO, July 20, 2021— Progressive Railroading magazine has named Pioneer Lines’ Nick Troutman as a 2021 “Rising Star” in its annual list of rail industry leaders.
DENVER, CO, June 21, 2021—Kristin Bevil, General Counsel at Pioneer Lines, was elected as Vice President, Central Region of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) during the association’s Central & Pacific Regional Meetings, held June 7-9, 2021 in Kansas City, MO. In this role, Bevil will also serve on the ALRRA’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors, which governs and guides the work of the association.
DENVER, CO, June 2, 2021—Ten railroads operated by Pioneer Lines were recognized with distinction in the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) annual Jake Safety Awards, announced June 2. The Jake Award program recognizes railroads for above-industry average safety performance during 2020. To be awarded with “distinction”, a railroad had no reportable injuries in 2020.
DENVER, CO, May 13, 2021—Pioneer Lines today announced changes to its senior leadership team. Thomas (Tom) Hurlbut has been named Chief Financial Officer. Hurlbut is a 30-year veteran of the railroad industry. He comes to Pioneer Lines from Norfolk Southern where he served in various roles including Vice President and Controller and interim Chief Financial Officer.
DENVER, CO, May 5, 2021—Pioneer Railcorp announced, effective today, it has changed its name to Pioneer Lines. The new “Pioneer Lines” name emphasizes not only its growth as a company but its long-term vision—to provide new lines of business and connections for Pioneer’s customers. The company currently owns and operates 15 railroads and provides railroad-related services such as transloading, switching and storage.
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.
September 21, 2020—Pioneer Railcorp will receive 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.
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.
NEW YORK, NY – July 31, 2019 – Related Fund Management, Brookhaven Rail Partners, and Stephens Capital Partners LLC today announced the acquisition of Pioneer Railcorp (OTC: PRRR, “Pioneer”), a railroad holding company that owns short-line railroads and several other railroad-related businesses including a railroad equipment company and a contract switching services company.