Berea's Mayde Road Rail Site Joins CSX Select Site Program

Ryder Brown • April 22, 2024

Berea, Kentucky, a valued client of MWM Consulting, has recently achieved a significant milestone in its economic development efforts. The Mayde Road Rail Site, managed by the Berea Industrial Development Authority, has been added to CSX's Select Site Program, recognizing the site's potential for industrial development and strategic location along CSX's extensive rail network.

The Power of the CSX Select Site Program

CSX, one of the nation's leading transportation and logistics companies, has announced the addition of fourteen properties to its Select Site program. These fourteen sites, spread across eight states, have earned either a Silver or Bronze rating. The Mayde Road Rail Site in Berea was selected as one of the Bronze-level sites, a testament to its readiness and suitability for industrial development.


The CSX Select Site Program is designed to connect expanding companies with highly desirable rail-served properties. The rigorous evaluation process and exclusive network of the program make the inclusion of the Mayde Road Rail Site a significant achievement for Berea. CSX Senior Director of Industrial Development Kellen Riley expressed excitement about the latest round of Select site designees, stating that the information collected for these properties will allow site consultants and manufacturers a quick and convenient way to identify premium rail-served industrial properties where they can locate new manufacturing facilities, generating new jobs and capital investment.

Unlocking Opportunities for Berea

The inclusion of the Mayde Road Rail Site in the CSX Select Site Program is a significant milestone for Berea, Kentucky. With its strategic location, robust infrastructure, and the support of CSX, the site is poised to attract industrial investment and drive economic growth in the region.


MWM Consulting was pleased to have led the process of guiding the City through this rigorous application process, contributing to the successful inclusion of the Mayde Road Rail Site in the CSX Select Site Program.

The Mayde Road Rail Site's strategic location and robust infrastructure make it a prime candidate for industrial development.

The Select Site listing, which includes Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze sites, can be found here. Each site will appear in the list and will receive feedback about areas of potential improvement. CSX encourages each site to engage with the Class I railroad on how to continually improve. The fourteen newest Select Sites include:

THE SILVER LEVEL:


  • Montgomery Inland Logistics – Montgomery Alabama Chamber of Commerce, Montgomery, Alabama 
  • Prattville South Industrial Park – City of Prattville, Prattville, Alabama
  • Androscoggin Mill – Maine Department of Economic Community Development, Jay, Maine
  • Carleton Advanced Manufacturing Site – City of Newport News Department of Development Authority, Newport News, Virginia
  • Devaney Site – Limestone County Economic Development Association, Tanner, Alabama 


THE BRONZE LEVEL:


  • Bushy Park – Berkeley County Economic Development, Goose Creek, South Carolina
  • Pierce County Industrial Rail Park – Pierce County Industrial Development and Building Authority, Blackshear, Georgia
  • Creamer Industrial Park – Escambia County Industrial Development Authority, Brewton, Alabama
  • Atlantic Gateway Logistics Park – Anson County Economic Development, Lilesville, North Carolina
  • Mayde Road Rail Site – Berea Industrial Development Authority, Lexington, Kentucky
  • Florence County Industrial Park South – Florence County Economic Development Partnership, Scranton, South Carolina
  • Berkeley Rail Park – Berkeley County Economic Development, Russellville, South Carolina
  • Cumbo Yards – Berkeley County Development Authority, Martinsburg, West Virginia
  • Mid-Atlantic Advanced Manufacturing Center (MAMaC) – Greensville County Industrial Development Authority, Emporia, Virginia


For companies interested in learning more about the CSX Select Site Program and the Mayde Road Rail Site, visit csx.com/selectsites.

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