Jacksonville, FL – Pinsly Railroad Company, LLC, today announced that Arthur Chandler will be its new Vice President of Engineering.
In this role, Chandler will be responsible for overseeing Pinsly’s annual capital spending program and leading key initiatives across the Pinsly Engineering team.
“I am thrilled to welcome Arthur to the team,” said Scott Linn, Chief Operating Officer for Pinsly Railroad Company. “Having someone with his extensive experience leading our major efforts will greatly improve our ability to be the leader in engineering policy, training, infrastructure testing, and — most importantly — safety in the railroad industry.”
Chandler has 20 years of railroad industry experience, having spent half of his career with Class I railroad CSX and the other half with Shortline and Regional Railroad holding company Genesee & Wyoming. He began his railroad career in 2005 as a Management Trainee in Engineering at CSX, where he held roles of increasing responsibility in various locations. His final position with CSX was Assistant Division Engineer in Buffalo, New York.
In 2014, Chandler joined Genesee & Wyoming, where he served in multiple leadership roles, including Director of Engineering Testing and Compliance, Chief Engineer of Advanced Engineering, and most recently, Chief Engineer of Production. At G&W, he led teams responsible for internal rail flaw testing, track geometry testing, and large-scale capital projects such as tie replacement and track surfacing. He also played a key role in developing departmental rules and policies, creating associated training programs, and advancing safety initiatives.
Chandler holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware and a Master of Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University. He is an active member of industry organizations including the ASLRRA, AAR, and AREMA, and contributes to multiple committees.
About Pinsly
Headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, Pinsly Railroad Company owns eight short line railroads – Florida Gulf & Atlantic Railroad (FGA), Grenada Railroad (GRYR), Camp Chase Railway (CAMY), Chesapeake & Indiana Railroad (CKIN), Vermilion Valley Railroad (VVRR), Hondo Railway (HRR), North Florida Industrial Railroad (NFL) and Pioneer Valley Railroad (PVRR). Pinsly Railroad Company offers freight services, transloading, railcar storage, and industrial development opportunities.
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