Site Selection For Rail Projects

key info for site consultants and rail freight users.

Can A Site Be Rail Served?

You can always put a non-rail industry on a rail-served site, but you can't put an industry that needs rail service on a non-rail site. What are the requirements for a site to be rail served?

Costs of a Rail Siding

Rail sidings are quite expensive. We provide you with some ballpark figures for siding costs, and we detail who can help pay for these sidings.

What to Know Before Choosing a Rail Carrier

Before you choose a rail served industrial site, here are four important things to know about your rail carrier that impact a facility's freight dependability and pricing stability.

Importance of Dual Class I Connections

Nearly one-third of all shippers today are served by only one railroad. Shippers captive to one railroad consistently voice concerns that they receive non-competitive prices for inconsistent freight service. A common strategy against this is to locate an industrial facility on a dual served shortline or regional railroad, yielding more competitive rates and better service.

Why Choose North Carolina For Rail

Why you should be interested in rail, and how our railroad is perfect for any rail project looking to locate in the Carolinas.

transloading from rail to truck

If your industrial facility is not directly rail served, there are still options of transloading from rail to truck. Transloading from rail to truck allows a shipper to use rail for the long-haul and truck for the short-haul.

About Russ

Russ Smitley I have over two decades of experience in developing sites and growing business for rail carriers across the U.S. and Canada. The Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway is one of the few that has the sites, infrastructure and leadership to help you locate your business in North Carolina. I'd be delighted to have a confidential conversation with you regarding your development project and needs.

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