Class 1 Rail Industrial Park

The Great Plains Industrial Park is a strategically located Class 1 Rail Industrial Park offering direct access to national and international freight corridors. Located in Southeast Kansas, the park connects seamlessly to Union Pacific via onsite Class 1 rail infrastructure operated by Watco. This rail access positions the site as a logistics-ready hub for companies needing efficient transportation of bulk goods, raw materials, or finished products.

With nearly 30 miles of internal rail lines and an onsite transload facility, Great Plains supports high-volume, rail-served industrial operations. Whether your business requires unit trains, carload shipments, or intermodal solutions, this Class 1 Rail Industrial Park is engineered to handle industrial-scale freight with reliability and speed.

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Full-Service Rail Infrastructure with Class 1 Connectivity

Great Plains Industrial Park features a well-maintained internal rail network with nearly 30 miles of track, directly linking to Union Pacific, one of the largest Class 1 rail carriers in North America. The onsite rail system is operated by Watco, a nationally recognized transportation company providing switching, transloading, car storage, and maintenance services tailored to industrial users.

This robust infrastructure allows businesses to move goods efficiently across the country, whether they require single carloads, manifest trains, or full unit trains. The rail lines are built to military-grade standards and are capable of supporting heavy industrial loads, making them ideal for manufacturers, distributors, and processors moving bulk or time-sensitive materials.

Rail Served Industrial Park

Designed for Rail-Dependent Industry Operations

As a designated Class 1 Rail Industrial Park, GPIP is purpose-built to meet the logistical needs of rail-centric industries. Sectors such as chemicals, grain and agriculture, construction materials, renewable energy components, and heavy manufacturing will find GPIP especially well-suited to their transportation and throughput demands.

The site’s large, developable parcels allow for custom rail spurs and direct facility connections. On-site transload facilities offer flexible options for businesses that require a combination of rail and truck delivery, enabling faster distribution without sacrificing efficiency.

Midwest Location with Multimodal Advantage

Strategically positioned in Southeast Kansas, GPIP offers cost-effective freight movement to and from major markets. The park is located near U.S. highways 69 and 160 and is within a day's drive of regional distribution centers in Kansas City, Tulsa, and Dallas. For companies requiring multimodal logistics, GPIP’s rail capabilities can be paired with nearby barge access at the Port of Catoosa and regional air cargo terminals.

Combined with certified infrastructure and shovel-ready sites, this Class 1 Rail Industrial Park provides an unmatched logistics advantage for companies seeking to reduce transportation costs while increasing delivery reliability.

FAQs About Our Class 1 Rail Industrial Park

Considering a location with Class 1 rail access? Here are some of the most common questions we receive from companies evaluating Great Plains Industrial Park for their rail-served operations.

What Class 1 rail carrier serves Great Plains Industrial Park?

Union Pacific provides direct Class 1 rail service, with local switching and transloading managed by Watco.

Can the park handle large freight volumes?

Yes. The park includes heavy-duty tracks, ample car storage, and transload capabilities suitable for large-scale industrial operations.

Are there additional transportation options besides rail?

Yes. The park is located near major U.S. highways and is within reach of the Port of Catoosa and Kansas City’s logistics hubs, making it ideal for multimodal shipping.

Explore Rail-Ready Sites Today

If rail access is critical to your operations, contact us today to explore available parcels at Great Plains Industrial Park—the leading Class 1 Rail Industrial Park in the Midwest. Our team is ready to help you find the infrastructure, connectivity, and development support your project needs.

Targeted Industries

Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) are being funded for industry focused investment opportunities centered on utilities, manufacturing, and logistics. KPG is positioned to attract regional and national innovation firms to test and integrate proofofconcept research and development in the park.