Jan 1, 2023StrategicPlan
BoardNorth Carolina Department of Transportation Multimodal Freight Plan 2023-2050
This document, a Rail Profile, supports the North Carolina Statewide Multimodal Freight Plan 2023 by providing an updated analysis of the state's rail system. It covers facilities, modal trends, and future flow projections, aiming to produce an accurate analysis of rail and related freight programs. Key priorities include addressing rail system safety concerns, growing freight rail access and capacity, enhancing system resiliency, integrating freight and passenger rail into the multimodal network, and advancing a corridor-level approach to rail planning and investment over a 30-year horizon, with forecasts extending to 2050.