Norfolk Southern is pleased to announce that three of its rail-served industrial sites, located in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Virginia, have received designations from the Site Selectors Guild’s REDI (Readiness Evaluation and Designation Initiative) Sites Program. The Site Selectors Guild is the only association of the world’s foremost professional site selection consultants. Guild members provide location strategy to corporations across the globe and for every industry, sector, and function.

“These designations underscore Norfolk Southern’s dedication to making site selection easier for companies that rely on rail to meet their supply chain needs,” said Craig Hudson, GVP of Industrial Development at Norfolk Southern. “By investing in development-ready sites across our network, we’re helping quality companies make informed decisions, positioning them in locations optimized for rail connectivity and logistical efficiency. This approach not only supports their growth but also strengthens the economic vitality of the communities we serve.”

The REDI Sites Program, developed by the Site Selectors Guild, is the first comprehensive national standard for site readiness. It rigorously evaluates factors such as infrastructure, development feasibility, ownership, and workforce availability. Sites earn designations indicating their readiness to support corporate development and attract significant investments.

“Project-ready sites are the linchpin of the speed-to-market that every company needs,” said Didi Caldwell, chair of REDI Sites and president and CEO of Global Location Strategies. “The six designated sites are stellar examples of strategic investment in economic development preparedness, and I am proud that REDI Sites can help advance them on their goal of attracting jobs and investment into their communities.”

The REDI Sites program recognized a total of six sites from across the nation as part of its inaugural scoring. Of those, three NS sites that received REDI designations include:

1. Shelbyville Norfolk Southern Site – Shelbyville, KY
   • Ownership: Norfolk Southern
   • Designation: Silver
   • Size: Largest contiguous area of 180 acres; total area of 276 acres
   • Infrastructure: Utilities provided by Shelby Energy Cooperative (electric), Atmos Energy Corporation (gas), and City of Shelbyville (water and sewer)
   • Transportation Access: Direct Norfolk Southern rail service; 30 miles from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport and 2 miles from I-64
   • Topography: Rolling, with elevations from 700 to 770 feet
   • Contact: Mike Grim, Director Industrial Development, (205) 410-7957
     
     
2. Tri-County Global Industrial Site – Orangeburg, SC
   • Ownership: Single owner
   • Designation: Silver
   • Size: Largest contiguous area of 382 acres
   • Infrastructure: Utilities provided by Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities for electric, gas, water, and sewer
   • Transportation Access: Direct Norfolk Southern rail service; 38 miles from Columbia Metropolitan Airport and 2 miles from I-26
   • Topography: Rolling, with elevations from 300 to 345 feet
   • Contact: Brian Gwin, Industrial Development Manager, (803) 920-9364
     
     
3. Commonwealth Crossing Business Centre – Martinsville, VA
   • Ownership: Single owner
   • Designation: Platinum
   • Size: Largest contiguous area of 193 acres; total area of 318 acres
   • Infrastructure: Utility providers include American Electric Power Co. (electric), Southwestern Virginia Gas Co. (gas), and Henry County Public Service (water and sewer)
   • Transportation Access: Direct Norfolk Southern rail service; located 36 miles from Piedmont Triad International Airport and 52 miles from I-74
   • Topography: Rolling, with elevations from 850 to 960 feet
   • Contact: Joe Torp, Industrial Development Manager, (314) 580-4594
      

To look through the NS portfolio of rail-served industrial development sites, please visit nsites.nscorp.com. You can also find additional details about these sites at the following links:

For more information about the REDI Sites Program, please visit siteselectorsguild.com.