What does PLW mean in RAILROADS

The Pittsburgh, Lisbon & Western Railroad (PL&W Railroad) is a United States-based freight transportation company operating in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Founded in 1887, the PL&W was one of the first transcontinental railroad lines in America. The line provided access to new markets for regional crops and minerals, enabling the region to prosper economically. Today, PL&W serves customers in both Ohio and Pennsylvania by providing reliable service no matter what type of freight needs to be transported.

The PL&W provides a variety of services for customers including rail freight transportation and switching services, warehousing and distribution services, intermodal operations, project logistics and more. They also provide customers with access to competitively priced industrial sites and multi-modal transportation options. Furthermore, they offer variable pricing strategies tailored to individual customer needs such as volume discounts or discounts based on contract length or type of cargo being transported.

The PL&W operates along 912 miles of track throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio. Their network is comprised of 11 terminals located in Conneaut Harbor (OH), Butler (PA), New Castle (PA), Pittsburg (PA), Sharon (PA) as well as other smaller locations. Additionally they have an interchange with CSX Transportation at their Butler Terminal which allows them access to much of the Northeast United States via rail.

The PL&W has been operating since 1887 when it began its journey as one of America’s first transcontinental railroad lines. Since then it has grown into a vital part of many communities across Pennsylvania and Ohio through its freight transportation services.

The PL&W is able to transport almost any type of cargo including bulk commodities such as coal or grain; agricultural products like fruits or vegetables; consumer goods like apparel; automobiles; machinery; hazardous material; minerals; oil products; petroleum products such as fuel oil or gasoline and much more.

No there is not a minimum amount that must be shipped via the PL&W however they do require at least one shipment per month if you are looking to take advantage of their contractual pricing options. Furthermore customers may find that their price per unit declines significantly when shipping higher quantities so it may be beneficial for some customers to consider shipping larger amounts.

Yes you can ship hazardous materials with PL&W but they must meet all federal regulations governing transporting such cargo by rail outlined by Department Of Transportation Pipeline And Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). All shipments must provide documentation that proves compliance with these regulations prior to shipment.

This will depend on various factors including where your shipment originates from and where it needs to go as well as any stops along its route or additional handling/storage requirements. Generally speaking transit time can range from 1-7 days depending on these factors but can vary due to holidays or other unexpected delays.

Yes PL&W offers refrigerated cars specifically designed for temperature sensitive cold-chain shipments such as foodstuffs and pharmaceuticals. All cars are maintained within strict temperature ranges so that your cargo arrives in perfect condition every time.