Pinsly restores service to Alabama short line after $6M rehab

Pinsly restores service to Alabama short line after the rehabilitation and return to service of a southern Alabama corridor. The company marked the milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 20, as reported by Progressive Railroading in its report on the restoration.

Pinsly restores service to Alabama short line on the GAR route

Now operating under Pinsly Railroad Company, the Georgiana & Andalusia Railroad (GAR) runs 36 miles from Andalusia to Georgiana. In Georgiana, the short line interchanges with CSX. Pinsly said the line provides southern Alabama rail service to shippers near Andalusia, including flooring manufacturer Shaw Industries Group and polymer manufacturer Arclin, as outlined in a Pinsly company news release.

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$6 million infrastructure investments and first rail cars in over a year

The line was previously operated by Three Notch Railway LLC and was out of service when Pinsly assumed operation in October 2025. After more than $6 million in infrastructure investments, the GAR delivered the first rail cars in over a year to area shippers on Jan. 20, a timeline also reflected in coverage by Railway Age in Pinsly Celebrates GAR Rehab, Service Restoration.

Ceremony highlights partners and local participation

In the company’s press release, Cassie Dull called the project an opportunity to work with Shaw, Arclin, CSX and the communities of Andalusia and Georgiana to bring customer-focused short line service back to the region. Pinsly officials were joined at the event by local officials, community economic development leaders, and representatives of shippers and CSX.

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