In January 2012, the CSX Railroad, which westernmost point ends in St. Louis, designated a suburban 450-acre Illinois business park as a "CSX Select Site". The designation could spark more development in the business park and surrounding area. Read the tidbit below.
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Earlier this month CSX designated the 439-acre John W. Kelsey Business & Technology Park a 'CSX Select Site' culminating several months of assessment and site analysis in conjunction with the City of Greenville and Austin Consulting. CSX certified the Kelsey Business & Technology Park
as one of only five CSX Select Sites currently in the United States.
The program offers customers an easy way to access certified, rail-ready properties for a variety of industrial uses. The CSX Select Site designation indicates "green light" properties along the CSX network where projects can move forward rapidly because all known risk factors have been identified and potential issues resolved.
The Kelsey Business and Technology Park features easy interstate access and service from two Class 1 Railroads as well as daily interchange service from Illinois Western Railroad. The proximity of the Kelsey Business & Technology Park to St. Louis is an attractive feature allowing for quick access to barge and air cargo services while still being located in an environmental attainment area far enough away from metro congestion.
The Kelsey Business & Technology Park is a 45-minute commute to downtown St. Louis and Lambert International Airport as well as ports along the Mississippi River. Located less than one mile from Interstate 70 and less than 30 minutes from Interstates 55 and Interstate 64, the Kelsey Business & Technology Park is quickly becoming a destination for companies seeking a Midwest logistics hub that will enhance supply chain and transportation savings.
CSX Select Sites are the first, premium certified rail-served sites for industrial development and expansion. Select Site certification criteria include size, access to rail services, proximity to highways, workforce availability, natural gas, electricity, water, and wastewater, environmental and geo-technical standards. CSX rail service is environmentally friendly and efficient. Become a CSX partner and discover the service reliability and benefits of advancing your business with a CSX Select Site.