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.
Overview
See how we support North Carolina's rail served sites, industrial users, and economic development partners.
18.6
NCRR Invests awards
7.8
Build Ready Sites grant awards
35
Investment in Toyota Megasite
18500
Jobs created
Weitron:
Martin County
NCRR invested in land preparation for a lead track
that not only provides rail access for Weitron but
also opens a new rail served industrial park.
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31
Jobs created
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$527K
Investment by NCRR
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$12.8M
Company investment
CAM Site – Chatham County
The Chatham Advanced Manufacturing (CAM) megasite, with over 1,400 available acres for industrial site selection.
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2022
Year
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1,400
Acres
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Norfolk Southern
Operating Railroad
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$500,000
Award Amount
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.
