Jan 27, 2026 (MarketLine via COMTEX) --
A Norfolk Southern rail-served industrial development site in the Shoals region of northwest Alabama received a platinum designation from the national REDI Sites Program.
A Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) rail-served industrial development site in the Shoals region of northwest Alabama has received a platinum designation from the national REDI Sites Program. This top designation, awarded only to select properties that meet rigorous readiness criteria, signals to global site selection professionals that the location is primed for a fast-track development timeline.
Located near Muscle Shoals and Florence, Alabama, the site has rail access, utility infrastructure, and a highly skilled regional workforce and pro-business ecosystem. It is positioned to support industrial and logistics growth in the Tennessee Valley.
"Today's designation for our Shoals-area site underscores Norfolk Southern's continued commitment to developing quality, shovel-ready sites that rail shippers can trust to meet their evolving business needs," said Norfolk Southern Director Industrial Development MaryBeth Flournoy. "With its access to markets across the Southeast and Midwest, the Shoals site is positioned to attract companies looking to grow their business with rail."
"The recognition reinforces the Shoals region's standing as an industrial growth market," said Ellen McNair, Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce. "We are proud to partner with Norfolk Southern and regional stakeholders to showcase this site's readiness for significant investment and job creation."
"At the Shoals EDA, we are focused on advancing The Shoals region as a competitive and attractive destination for business and industry," said Kevin Jackson, Shoals EDA President. "Our sites and buildings are central to that strategy, and this designation further reinforces our efforts. We appreciate Norfolk Southern's partnership and its efforts to highlight the potential of this site."
Regional Context & Growth:
Alabama remains a priority market for Norfolk Southern's industrial development strategy, as evidenced by recent investments, expansions, and new customer connections in the state.
The Shoals area, anchored by Muscle Shoals and Florence in Colbert and Lauderdale Counties, offers available industrial sites and speculative buildings that support heavy and advanced manufacturing growth.
Norfolk Southern continues to invest in regional infrastructure, including enhancements to the 3B Corridor, which improves rail capacity between northern Alabama and key domestic and global markets via the Port of Mobile.
To look through the Norfolk Southern portfolio of rail-served industrial development sites, please visit nsites.nscorp.com. Site selectors, consultants, and company representatives can also contact Norfolk Southern Industrial Development Manager Tyler Preast with inquiries about this site, tyler.preast@nscorp.com.
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