Economic Development Opportunities
Providing reliable and efficient transportation to much of the Delaware River waterfront.
Services
The Philadelphia Belt Line Railroad Company (“PBL”) provides site development and transportation planning support services for companies desiring to locate or expand in proximity to PBL’s rail network near the Philadelphia waterfront.
PBL CAN PROVIDE DEVELOPERS WITH ADVISORY INFORMATION REGARDING
- Site ownership
- Development of transportation access design
- Conceptual drawings
- Assistance in quantifying costs and benefits for potential development projects
PBL’s industrial development support resources have extensive experience regarding issues relating to
Rail facility design and access
Transportation service planning
Engineering support
Related capital budgeting
Commercial insight into supply-chain costs and price structures
Notable Projects
Kinder Morgan
Previously, PBL supported Kinder Morgan’s intermediate liquid storage facility in North Philadelphia with the conceptual design for transportation and supply chain improvements that facilitated the operation of unit trains leading to significant market growth, improved productivity, and inventory cost reductions.
PBL’s project facilitation efforts led to major capital investments in the rail infrastructure in north Philadelphia to benefit numerous current and potential rail customers.
Tioga Marine Terminal
PBL assisted in developing and expanding Tioga Marine Terminal, providing improved transportation infrastructure, including additional support tracks and staging areas, upgraded rail turnouts, and protected highway grade crossings. This development support allowed for a significant increase in import volumes through the Port of Philadelphia.
Community of Philadelphia
PBL’s staff and Board of Directors have a wealth of personal contacts within the Port of Philadelphia, the City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and various federal regulatory agencies. They stand ready to assist in developing industrial and real estate projects along its right of way.