http://trn.trains.com/news/news-wire/20 ... crete-yard
...and it goes on.Trains Magazine wrote:CHICAGO — The perennial problem of train and truck congestion in the Chicago region might have a major new safety valve if plans proceed for a new CSX Transportation intermodal ramp in the region. CSX is planning for a new ramp outside of the village of Crete, 33 miles south of Chicago, astride the jointly operated Union Pacific/CSX main line.
Although CSX has not confirmed specific plans for the site, the railroad owns the property, which has been the focus of widely reported public forums, some of which have drawn opposition from nearby residents.
So my ponderance goes something like this: UP has their Global Logistics Parks at Rochelle and Joliet. BNSF has their Logistics Park at Joliet and their other main ramp at Willow Springs. With CSX now looking to join the club of carriers with expansive, out-of-the-way parks outside the city, I'm wondering if NS might be looking to join them in the near future?
As the article goes on to point out, NS is still operating out of their smaller, older facilities in the City of Chicago.
There does seem to be well-positioned land between Pinola and New Carlisle which is near I-80/90, close to the city, and still dominated by farm fields.
So might NS soon join the club of suburban intermodal ramps?