Paducah & Louisville Railway, Inc.
Truck TransportationKentucky, United States11-50 Employees
Paducah & Louisville Railway, Inc. operates a 280-mile regional railroad that is fully signaled and compatible with continuous welded rail, underscoring high maintenance standards. As a regional Class II carrier, PAL handles a broad mix of commodities—from coal and chemicals to auto parts and agricultural products—and moves about 150,000 car loads annually, with 99% originating or terminating on PAL. The network connects directly with four major Class I carriers, enabling access to most U.S. markets with a single interchange in many cases. The operation benefits from proximity to interstate highways and inland waterways, plus rail-barge-rail transfer facilities along the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers, supporting flexible routing. Headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky, PAL serves more than 100 industries and emphasizes safety and reliability in its service.