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    NCRR is a private railroad company that offers dynamic services and top-tier solutions to North Carolina. We’ve done it for 175+ years and we’re just getting started.

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    What We Do

    We transform our trusted expertise and unique assets into economic advantages.

    NCRR ensures North Carolina’s rail infrastructure supports business growth and relocation. As the state’s oldest private corporation, we collaborate with government and economic partners to invest in growth and consult with communities, particularly in rural areas, on rail solutions for economic development.

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    Our Expertise & Services

    Engineering & Construction

    We offer comprehensive engineering and construction services, backed by expert knowledge in rail infrastructure planning. We provide expert guidance and best practices to contractors, surveyors, and utilities for accessing the corridor.

    • Right-of-Entry
    • Engineering Plan Review
    • Wires & Pipes
    • Design & Construction Services
    • Estimates
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    Economic Development Programs

    We offer economic development programs which offer grant funding and support for site development, engineering, design, construction, and other costs of rail infrastructure needs to industries and municipalities seeking to relocate and/or expand their location within North Carolina.

    • NCRR Invests
    • Build Ready Sites
    • Brownfields
    • Due-Diligence Microgrants
    • Wetland Mitigation
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    Track Protection & Flagging

    Our Roadway Workers-in-Charge (RWIC) ensure seamless coordination during pre-construction, construction, repair, and maintenance projects in the rail corridor. These professionals are seasoned railroaders, equipped with the training and expertise needed to help you safely complete your projects around the railroad. Currently, we are authorized to provide flagging services on the Norfolk Southern System.

    • Track Protection & Flagging
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    Consulting

    Our consulting services are tailored to optimize rail operations and improve business performance. These services enhance data-driven decision-making and assist clients in shaping business strategies that respond effectively to changing market conditions.

    • Value Engineering
    • Commodity & Logistics Analysis
    • Site Selection & Marketing
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    Industrial Site & Storage

    Our team utilizes our unique assets and properties to provide transloading options, railcar services, and over-dimensional storage. These services help companies streamline their shipping and logistics for moving commodities across the state.

    • Properties Available for Transloading
    • Properties Available for Storage
    • Shipping & Logistic Solutions
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    About NCRR

    We’ve been the rail corridor, the iron thread of North Carolina, from the coast to The Queen City of Charlotte.

    As the essential partner for any rail-related project or opportunity in North Carolina, we bring together communities and industries to facilitate economic opportunities.

    Our guiding principles:

    Growth-Minded Solutions

    We don’t limit ourselves to what a railroad is–we define ourselves by what it can be. We proactively consult communities to bring economic opportunities across the state, and we add experts to our team so we can provide cutting-edge consulting, engineering and construction services.

    Historic Rail Expertise

    Our expertise in rail makes us particularly adept at producing sustainable solutions for our partners. We’ve also built a team of world-class experts that offer consulting, industrial property, and engineering & construction services–all to build a better rail experience for the future.

    Built-In Advantages

    Our structure as a private company with state-level impact results in unique advantages. We have autonomy to operate nimbly, flexibly, and competitively, creating turnkey business solutions and services to best meet the ever-changing needs of our partners.

    A Legacy of Giving Back

    We’re dedicated to upholding our 175-year legacy of investing in North Carolina to grow businesses and create jobs. Since we do not rely on state funding, we invest a significant portion of revenue back into the state every year through programs like Build Ready Sites (BRS) and NCRR Invests.

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    Wake County: Morrisville Crabtree Creek Bridge

    Wake County:
    Morrisville Crabtree Creek Bridge

    We helped replace the 1927 Crabtree Creek bridge in Morrisville, adding a pedestrian greenway and space for a future second track.

    Carolinian Piedmont Passenger & Freight Improvements (CAPPFI)

    Carolinian Piedmont Passenger & Freight Improvements (CAPPFI)

    Our Partners

    We collaborate with some of the nation’s leading companies, including:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I find out where the NCRR corridor is?

    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.

    How do I apply for Right of Entry (ROE) application?

    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.

    I want to report a malfunction at a railroad crossing.

    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.

    Does NCRR run the trains? Does NCRR have a rail yard?

    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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