The Parker Creek and Eastern Railroad recently negotiated trackage riights over the Great Lakes Northern Railroad for transporting pulpwood and other materials to the new Everett Paper Mill in Portsmouth. In exchange for rights, the Parker Creek will be moving some traffic to/from the new (and nearby) Taconite Plant near Marquette. The Parker Creek has also agreed to assist in maintenance of the mainline as well as laying their own track as needed.
This new collaboration is expected to help the GLN with maintenance issues which have delayed some deliveries as well as provide timely LCL delivery along the PCE's route.
