Rail-Served Sites: A Key Factor in U.S. Industrial Location Strategy

The following article explores site selection strategy in the United States, examining the implications of rail service as a top consideration for companies seeking to invest in the U.S. Site Selection Group (SSG), a full-service location advisory, economic incentives, and real estate services firm, regularly facilitates site selection projects for rail-served industrial clients.

U.S. rail system

The U.S. rail system is dominated by freight transportation, a key difference in comparison with international rail networks like those in Europe that have historically favored passenger transportation. According to the Federal Railroad Administration, “Running on almost 140,000 route miles, the U.S. freight rail network is widely considered the largest, safest, and most cost-efficient freight system in the world.” 

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