CSX Corporation announced the addition of 21 new rail‑served sites to its Select Site program, a move that expands the company’s industrial development pipeline across 10 states. The new sites carry gold, silver, or bronze ratings that reflect the level of readiness and due diligence performed by CSX and local partners.
The program, which has only 6% of CSX’s 1,110 sites designated as Select Sites, was developed in partnership with more than 30 communities. The new sites were chosen after a rigorous evaluation process that assesses infrastructure, environmental, and market factors, ensuring that each location is primed for industrial investment.
Owens Corning’s recent announcement of a major investment at a Silver‑rated Select Site in Prattville, Alabama, is a concrete example of the program’s impact. The company plans to create 100 skilled manufacturing jobs, illustrating how CSX’s curated list of ready‑to‑build sites can attract significant capital and employment to the regions served by its rail network.
Kellen Riley, CSX’s Senior Director of Industrial Development, said the Select Site program “highlights the power of preparation and partnership.” The expansion signals CSX’s continued focus on securing future freight volumes and differentiating itself from competitors by offering a vetted, high‑quality portfolio of industrial locations.
The addition of these sites aligns with CSX’s long‑term growth strategy, reinforcing its role as a key transportation provider for industrial clients and positioning the company to capture new freight business as manufacturing activity expands across the United States.
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