PICKENS

RAILWAY COMPANY

SERVICES

RAIL OPERATIONS

Family owned and operated, Pickens Railway Company (PKHP), operates Monday through Friday with special deliveries by arrangement.

Each customers' needs are paramount in planning rail service schedules. All of the employees are only a phone call away, as are the manager and president. Pickens can assist in contacting and coordinating with the proper departments at CSX or Norfolk Southern for freight rates, routing, car supply, or other related issues.

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

Prime rail sites are available in large and small parcels. We are located midway between Atlanta and Charlotte with easy access to I85.

Pickens Railway Company works closely with the local Economic Development Agencies for optimum facility locations. We also coordinate with Norfolk Southern and CSXT Industrial Development Departments.

We are members of the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce, South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, Upstate Alliance and Innovate Anderson.

Our work

ABOUT US

ABOUT US

The 28.5 mile line in Anderson County (PKHP) interchanges with Norfolk Southern in Anderson and receives CSXT freight in Belton.

Pickens hauls over 4,000 railcars per year replacing over 16,000 trucks on Upstate roads. Our customers include a combined employment base of over 3,100 people. Commodities shipped and received include limestone, synthetic rubber, rubber processing oil, plastics, silica, paper, scrap paper, wood pulp, farm supplies, and electrical equipment.

Pickens Railway also specializes in safety. The railroad has annually earned the “Jake With Distinction” Award for Safety--the industry-wide recognition of a no accident, no injury workplace. Pickens Railway is a member of the American Shortline Railroad Association, as well as the SC Association of Railroads.

Pickens Railway Company is an active member of Operation Lifesaver. A certified presenter is available for educational classes for all ages.