North Carolina Railroad Company

🔦NCRR Team Member Spotlight 🔦 Meet Jasmin Pride-Harris, our Business Operations Manager! Jasmin manages and updates NCRR’s project pipeline trackers, reviews project feasibility, and organizes NCRR sponsorship opportunities. Her forward-thinking attitude and strategic planning are vital to our success. Join us in celebrating Jasmin for her outstanding leadership, insights, and commitment to driving our company forward! #EmployeeSpotlight #TeamAppreciation #TeamNCRR #ForeverinMotion

#DidYouKnow your Halloween favorites may have journeyed by rail? 🚂🎃 From the 30 million pounds of pumpkins produced in North Carolina to the millions of tons of sugar and chocolate produced across the US, rail is a crucial mode of transport for your Halloween treats and decorations. As an essential conduit, we are proud of the part of rail corridor plays in making sure your Halloween favorites get to you before the trick-or-treating begins. Happy Halloween and stay safe! #ForeverinMotion #CandybyTrain #PumpkinsbyRail #HappyHalloween

October has been a month of both resilience and community engagement across North Carolina. As we continue to support recovery efforts from the devastating hurricane that hit our state, we're also celebrating local traditions and strengthening international partnerships. NCRR remains committed to fostering connections and growth, even in challenging times. Mumfest: Thousands gathered in historic downtown New Bern for a vibrant festival, stage sponsored by NCRR, with local food, exhibitors, and attractions. SEARS Fall Meeting 2024: Proud double-diamond sponsors, NCRR hosted Fireside Chats, built new relationships, and highlighted our statewide impact to industry peers. N.C. Chamber of Women: Our team attended the #WomenLeadNC event, a premier conference connecting ambitious women for leadership and personal development. SEUS/Japan Conference: This once-a-decade event in Charlotte strengthened international ties, showcasing North Carolina's commitment to global trade and investment. 40th Lexington BBQ Festival: NCRR was an enthusiastic sponsor, celebrating local traditions that fuel growth and prosperity across the state. Despite the challenges, we’re proud of the connections we’ve fostered and the resilience we’ve seen in our communities. #NCStrong #ForeverInMotion #NCRRail

As relief efforts continue, our team is committed to supporting statewide rebuilding through oh our Back-on-Track Disaster Recovery Program. The program includes a $10 million impact fund that is available to: • NC Short Lines (Class II and Class III) in need of track infrastructure repair and/or operations stabilization funding. • Rail-served industries affected by Hurricane Helene seeking funding for track infrastructure repairs. • Non-profit economic development organizations (EDOs) in need of support for operations stabilization. Now until Nov. 15, 2024, grant applicants can apply via the NCRR website at https://lnkd.in/ePH5DX3z. #NCStrong #ForeverInMotion #NCRail #HurricaneRecovery

Breaking News:     Governor Roy Cooper just announced that the North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) has received a Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program (CRISI) grant award administered by the Federal Railroad Administration for rail infrastructure projects in North Carolina.    The CRISI grant includes an award of $105.6 million for the Carolinian and Piedmont Passenger and Freight Improvements Project. This funding will be combined with $17.8 million from NCRR, $34.05 million from the North Carolina Department Of Transportation (NCDOT), and $13 million from Norfolk Southern (NS) for a combined project total of $170 million.     The project will:  - Accommodate future freight growth  - Bring key upgrades across seven locations including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Morrisville, Hillsborough, Burlington, and Greensboro  - Add passenger rail capacity and significantly reduce freight and passenger delays    “This is an extraordinary moment for North Carolina’s rail network,” said NCRR President and CEO Carl Warren. “Improved freight and passenger rail services will accommodate one of the fastest-growing regions in the country and will enable a new era of rail capacity in North Carolina. Thanks to the support of Governor Roy Cooper, Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd, our bipartisan congressional delegation, and rail partners, we are positioned to modernize our rail system, improving the safe and efficient movement of both passengers and freight. This is a significant win for the entire state.”    We’re proud to collaborate with NCDOT and NS to pave the way for a more efficient, reliable, safe, and sustainable rail system to keep North Carolina Forever in Motion.    Read more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/eazXQiAs.     #ForeverinMotion #EconomicDevelopment

Breaking News:     Governor Roy Cooper just announced that the North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) has received a Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program (CRISI) grant award administered by the Federal Railroad Administration for rail infrastructure projects in North Carolina.    The CRISI grant includes an award of $105.6 million for the Carolinian and Piedmont Passenger and Freight Improvements Project. This funding will be combined with $17.8 million from NCRR, $34.05 million from the North Carolina Department Of Transportation (NCDOT), and $13 million from Norfolk Southern (NS) for a combined project total of $170 million.     The project will:  - Accommodate future freight growth  - Bring key upgrades across seven locations including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Morrisville, Hillsborough, Burlington, and Greensboro  - Add passenger rail capacity and significantly reduce freight and passenger delays    “This is an extraordinary moment for North Carolina’s rail network,” said NCRR President and CEO Carl Warren. “Improved freight and passenger rail services will accommodate one of the fastest-growing regions in the country and will enable a new era of rail capacity in North Carolina. Thanks to the support of Governor Roy Cooper, Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd, our bipartisan congressional delegation, and rail partners, we are positioned to modernize our rail system, improving the safe and efficient movement of both passengers and freight. This is a significant win for the entire state.”    We’re proud to collaborate with NCDOT and NS to pave the way for a more efficient, reliable, safe, and sustainable rail system to keep North Carolina Forever in Motion.    Read more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/eazXQiAs.     #ForeverinMotion #EconomicDevelopment

The leaves are changing, and there’s a chill in the air. Shadows are growing, and pumpkins dot the doorsteps around town. That all points to one thing: it’s almost Halloween. As you celebrate the eerie holiday, we encourage you to check out one of the Halloween-themed events hosted by the North Carolina Railroad Museum that operates the New Hope Valley Railway. • Oct 25 – Boo & Brew - Beer, Food and Halloween decorations and actors in the woods • Oct 26 – Track or Treat Halloween Express - Spooky decorations and actors thrill riders along the track • Visit http://triangletrain.com to get your tickets now! Will we see you there? #ForeverinMotion #HappyHalloween

And just like that, the Southeast Association of Rail Shippers (SEARS) Fall Meeting 2024 comes to a close. Our own Patrick Pierce, CEcD participated in the NC Short Line Fireside Chat with Paul Hoben of Aberdeen Carolina & Western Railway and Chris Spiceland of CLNA. The rest of our staff enjoyed hearing from and meeting the one and only Muggsy Bogues and everyone else who stopped by our booth! As proud double-diamond sponsors, we’re grateful for this valuable event and can’t wait for next year. Thank you, SEARS! #ForeverinMotion #Networking #RailIndustry #SEARS

Today, #TeamNCRR is off to Cary, N.C., for the Southeast Association of Rail Shippers (SEARS) Fall Meeting 2024. This is a fantastic opportunity to #Connect with industry peers across our region! We’re proud to be double-diamond sponsors. Be sure to catch us at the Fireside Chats and find our new booth on the exhibition floor, where we’ll discuss our suite of services and contributions to the state! Will we see you there? #ForeverinMotion #SEARS #RailIndustry

The North Carolina Railroad Company is committed to serving the people and communities of Western North Carolina devastated by the catastrophic impacts of Hurricane Helene. Today, we’re announcing the “Back-on-Track” Disaster Recovery Program, which will allocate resources to rebuild rail infrastructure and support the people and industries in the region. “Back-on-Track” will provide $10M for track infrastructure repair and/or operations stabilization for NC Short Lines (Class II and Class III), track infrastructure repair funding for rail-served industries, and operations stabilization funding to non-profit economic development organizations (EDOs). Applications close on Nov. 15, 2024. There’s a long road ahead, but we’re comforted by the resiliency of North Carolinians. We will work together to help Western North Carolina rebuild – we’re here for the long haul. https://lnkd.in/ePzbVCgw #NCStrong #ForeverInMotion