Developed in compliance with the
U.S. Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, the N.C. Department of Transportation's Comprehensive State Rail Plan helps identify needs and guides investments in North Carolina's freight and passenger rail network for the next 30 years.
The
Executive Summary,
Comprehensive State Rail Plan, and
Appendices were last approved and adopted in 2015. NCDOT is updating the plan, one that will clearly communicate the vision for North Carolina's rail system while supporting the state's goals and policies when it comes to rail.
What is Happening Now
NCDOT is nearing the completion of an updated plan, one that will clearly communicate the vision for North Carolina's rail system while supporting the state's goals and policies.
Learn more about draft plan
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NCDOT needs your help with its proposed Comprehensive State Rail Plan. Please provide feedback below. Submissions will be accepted until Dec. 10, 2025.