Georgiana & Andalusia Railroad re-opens under new ownership
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A historic rail line through the heart of Andalusia is alive again.
The Pinsly Railroad Company has officially re-opened a short line railroad spanning 36 miles + connecting CSX in Georgiana to Andalusia.
Pinsly announced it assumed operations of the corridor in October 2025 but the return of train travel on the tracks did not happen until this week. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Tuesday after the tracks officially became active again Monday, Jan. 19.
“Pinsly Railroad Company is excited to bring its legacy of safety, customer service, and community engagement to southern Alabama. We look forward to building strong partnerships and delivering reliable rail service that supports local industry and job creation.”
Cassie Dull, Pinsly Chief Commercial Officer
The Georgiana & Andalusia Railroad got more than $6 million in renovations and repairs in recent months to prepare for the return of train travel.
Georgiana & Andalusia Railroad
This line dates back to the early 20th Century as part of the Alabama and Florida Railroad. Since 2011, it has been operated by the Three Notch Railway, LLC but it has been shuttered since 2024.
Local officials joined Tuesday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony, speaking on the potential of economic development that comes with the return of the line.
The line runs alongside Highway 31 and Highway 55 between Georgiana and Andalusia.
Pinsly Railroad Company
This is the ninth short-line regional railroads owned + operated by the Pinsly group including:
- Camp Chase Railway
- Chesapeake and Indiana Railroad Company
- Florida Gulf & Atlantic Railroad
- Georgiana & Andalusia Railroad
- Grenada Railroad
- Hondo Railway
- North Florida Industrial Railroad
- Pioneer Valley Railroad
- Vermilion Valley Railroad Company
“The planned investments reflect Pinsly’s ongoing commitment to enhancing supply chain solutions and driving economic development in the communities it serves… Pinsly remains dedicated to investing in rail infrastructure to generate long-term economic value and employment opportunities in the communities it operates.”
Pinsly Raildorad Company
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