North Carolina is growing fast—and so is the need for practical transportation that keeps our economy strong and our communities connected. Expanding passenger rail will ease the strain on our highways, link job centers, and give North Carolinians more freedom to choose how they travel.
This is a once-in-a-generation chance to decide how North Carolina grows. Expanded passenger rail means:
Will you join us in shaping the future?
In 2023, the U.S. Department of Transportation selected seven new passenger rail corridors in North Carolina for development through the Corridor Identification and Development Program (CID). Together with the historic $1 billion Raleigh–Richmond S-Line investment, these corridors mark the next phase of connecting our state.
Awarded Corridors:
Corridors not selected in this round (but eligible for future funding):
Expanding passenger rail isn’t just about transportation. It’s about strengthening North Carolina’s economy, communities, and future. Here’s what new rail service means for our state:
North Carolina is growing fast — now the 9th largest state in the nation — and our highways are already stretched to capacity. With federal funding on the table and widespread support from stakeholders, we have a rare chance to expand passenger rail and shape how our state grows for decades to come. The momentum is here. Let’s finish the job.
All Aboard NC exists to connect the connectors. Just like rail lines link towns and cities, our coalition brings together state and local leaders, communities, businesses, chambers of commerce, and other organizations that believe in a stronger, more connected North Carolina.
When you join us, you:
Together, we can make passenger rail expansion a reality for North Carolina.