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Local railroad part of 17 short line improvement projects


Special to The News Herald
RALEIGH — Seventeen short-line railroads will soon make improvements to their infrastructure thanks to about $16.7 million in matching grants being awarded as part of the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Freight Rail and Rail Crossing Safety Improvement program.
The program supports rail infrastructure health, safety and performance throughout the state, enabling NCDOT to partner with rail companies on improvement projects. The partnership helps railroads meet customer needs in an efficient and cost-effective manner while also preparing them for growing service demands and partnerships with new businesses and industries.
The projects will provide more than $32 million in rail infrastructure improvements statewide. ....

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