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Overview
This program awards up to $50,000 towards site identification and due diligence studies state-wide. Rail access not required.
Purpose
Site identification and pre-development
Audience
Any site owner or Economic Development Organization (EDO)
Submittal Type
Application below
Questions? Contact
Enter project and company information within the form fields, then hit submit to send your application to NCRR.
Once we’ve received your application, we’ll review your submission and reach out to discuss the next steps.
Once approved, we will fund your project with the requested amount directly in your company name.
The North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) owns and manages the 317-mile rail corridor that stretches from Charlotte through the Triad and the Triangle to the Port in Morehead City. Click here for an interactive map of the North Carolina rail network.
A Right of Entry (ROE) is permission granted by an operating railroad for passage into a rail corridor. You must apply for a Right of Entry permit to obtain access to the rail corridor.
For health or safety emergencies at a railroad crossing dial 911 first. If you are currently at the crossing, look for the blue sign on the crossing signal pole. This sign will give you the telephone number to call and the crossing number to provide. In North Carolina the crossing is most likely operated by Norfolk Southern (1-800-946-4744) or CSX (1-800-232-0144). Tell them the city and street name when you call if you do not have the crossing number.
The North Carolina Railroad Company does not operate freight or passenger trains. Norfolk Southern operates the freight trains on the NCRR and Amtrak operates the passenger trains. The rail yards on the NCRR are also operated by Norfolk Southern.
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