Discover how utilities play a major role in maintaining nearby rail corridors.
Overview
NCRR works closely utility companies seeking access to our corridor, ensuring that all activities follow stringent safety standards and guidelines to protect both our infrastructure and the personnel working within the corridor.
All businesses and/or individuals seeking temporary access to NCRR property must complete and submit a Right of Entry application — and secure written approval from NCRR before proceeding. Many entries on railroad property will also require that a railroad flagman be present onsite if the parties are within 25 feet of a railroad track.
The operating railroad, Norfolk Southern, will make a determination if a flagman is required, which is at the expense of the requesting applicant. Your application will be processed most efficiently if you will please send all materials as directed on the following application form.
Application forms and other related materials and information may also be obtained by contacting the NCRR Engineering Department.
In many cases, Norfolk Southern Railway will also require certain forms and procedures to be completed prior to initiating any activity within the right of way.
NCRR will coordinate the review and approval process.
Resources
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Right of Entry Application
- Fillable PDF
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NCRR’s Engineering Portal
- Webpage
- Portal
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Pipeline Occupancy Specifications
- Document
- Read-only PDF [NCR102]
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Wire / Conduit / Cable Occupancy Specifications
- Document
- Read-only PDF [NCRR101]
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Pipeline and Underground / Aerial Wireline Occupancy Application Instructions
- Document
- Read-only PDF [NCRR230]
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Pipeline and Wireline Occupancy Application Cancellation Procedure
- Document
- Read-only PDF [NCRR240]
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2024 Utility Engineering Fee Schedule
- Document
- Read-only PDF [HN-02]
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North Carolina Railroad / Norfolk Southern Railway Special Provisions for Railway Interests
- Document
- Read-only PDF
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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