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North Shore Railroad Company & Affiliates - Newsletter $$PLAIN_TEXT_PREVIEW$$
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Photo courtesy of Cameron Crossley - found in July of our 2020 calendar.
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Feature from the President
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In the last edition of On Track, we reflected on our employees and their contributions to the many departments that make our company the premier organization it is today. In this issue, we will highlight our six short lines, their respective regions, and what makes each of them so attractive to any business looking for rail service in Central Pennsylvania. One could argue that the equation for successful freight transportation companies is simple in theory, but one would also have to admit that, in reality, the equation is challenging to implement. It consists of great service - both freight and customer, personable and reasonable team members, and accessibility at all times to discuss challenges, to review questions, or to explore opportunities. I’m proud to say that we’ve got that equation down pat. Our various departments work in a cohesive manner to see that all of our customers are efficiently served, and that all of our potential customers can enjoy that same level of service in very short order. Our team is friendly and easy to talk to and, most importantly, always available to discuss and implement policies and procedures to overcome challenges, answer questions, and/or take advantage of every opportunity for the mutual benefit of all parties involved. Like the equation, it sounds simple, but we know it’s not - we are grateful to our team for making it happen.
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Jeb Stotter
President & CEO |
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JVRR is an 18.5 mile short line that interchanges with Norfolk Southern in Lewistown. The JVRR crew start their work from our Lewistown Engine House, serving customers… JVRR currently handles scrap and finished metals, paper products, plastics, agriculture products, and more! There are available transload/team track options on JVRR in Burnham and Lewistown. JVRR began operation on August 19, 1996.
The JVRR infrastructure is owned by SEDA-COG JRA.
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LVRR is a 50 mile short line that interchanges with Norfolk Southern and Canadian Pacific Railway in Northumberland. Interchanges are then sent to the Newberry Yard, over NS trackage. The LVRR crews start their work from our Newberry office, serving customers… in Newberry and Williamsport, from Newberry to Montoursville and Muncy, and from Newberry to Jersey Shore and Avis.
LVRR currently handles food products, coal, minerals, forest products, chemicals, Marcellus Shale related materials, and more! There are available transload/team track options on LVRR in Avis, Muncy, and Williamsport. LVRR began operation on August 15, 1996.
The LVRR infrastructure is owned by SEDA-COG JRA.
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Nittany & Bald Eagle Railroad
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NBER is an 87.3 mile short line that interchanges with Norfolk Southern in Tyrone and also interchanges with Norfolk Southern and Canadian Pacific Railway in Lock Haven. The NBER Bellefonte crews serve customers… from and in Bellefonte to Pleasant Gap, from Bellefonte to State College and Lemont, and from Bellefonte to Milesburg and Tyrone.
The NBER Lock Haven crew serves customers… NBER currently handles paper products, crops, limestone, building materials, chemicals, and more! There are available transload/team track options on NBER in Pleasant Gap and Tyrone. NBER began operation on August 1, 1984.
The NBER infrastructure is owned by SEDA-COG JRA.
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NSHR is a 40.8 mile short line that interchanges with Norfolk Southern and Canadian Pacific Railway in Northumberland. The NSHR crew starts their work from our Northumberland office, serving customers… NSHR currently handles food products, agriculture products, plastics, scrap metal, and more! There are available transload/team track options on NSHR in Berwick, Lime Ridge, and Northumberland. NSHR began operation on August 1, 1984.
The NSHR infrastructure is owned by SEDA-COG JRA.
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Photo by Loni Martz Briner |
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Photo by Loni Martz Briner |
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SVRR is a 28.8 mile short line that interchanges with Norfolk Southern and Canadian Pacific Railway in Northumberland and with the Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad in Locust Summit. The SVRR crew starts their work from Northumberland, serving customers… SVRR currently handles coal, coal products, paper products, plastics, and more! There are available transload/team track options on SVRR in Coal Township/Shamokin. SVRR began operation on November 9, 1988.
The SVRR infrastructure is owned by SEDA-COG JRA.
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Photo by Loni Martz Briner |
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Photo by Loni Martz Briner |
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Union County Industrial Railroad
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UCIR is an 18.2 mile short line that interchanges with Norfolk Southern and Canadian Pacific Railway in Northumberland. Interchanges are then brought up to UCIR, over NS trackage. The UCIR crew starts their work from Northumberland, serving customers… from and in Milton to West Milton, from West Milton to New Columbia and Allenwood, and from West Milton to Winfield.
UCIR currently handles food products, forest products, plastics, and more! There are available transload/team track options on UCIR in Lewisburg and Winfield. UCIR began operation on March 30, 1995.
The UCIR infrastructure is owned by two private parties and SEDA-COG JRA.
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Photo by Ronald Vognet, Jr. |
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Photo by Ronald Vognet, Jr. |
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Our Business Development Manager, Joe Kantz, was recently elected to serve as the Vice Chairman for FOCUS Central PA Board of Directors. This organization markets our area to industrial and manufacturing companies looking for a place to locate, a dedicated poll of workers, an incredible place to raise a family and an unbeatable rail service. One of the things Focus is talking about is how people from the larger metropolitan areas are looking to move to rural America. COVID-19 has forced people to reevaluate their priorities. Many are now looking for a safer environment where social distancing comes a bit easier when you're not living on top of one another. Rural America has its advantages and the service of North Shore Railroad Company & Affiliates is just one of many. The region our short line railroads serve has it all - great quality of life, access to major markets, reasonable costs, and local people in the private and public sectors. People who truly care about our region and work hard to make it thrive. We are proud to be a part of contributing to this success in all 13 counties that we serve in Central Pennsylvania. And we would like to help you too! To see how we can help you and your company, contact us today!
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