Wilmington rail-realignment project moves forward with county, federal, and CSX support

Wilmington’s rail realignment plan would take miles of freight rail in the city and turn it into a light rail public transit system. The project would require major infrastructure investments, including a new rail bridge over the Cape Fear, and could cost upward of $1 billion. (Port City Daily photo | Benjamin Schachtman)

WILMINGTON — The ambitious, complicated, and expensive rail-realignment project is moving forward, despite some delays from Hurricane Florence. The latest developments include a grant proposal to help produce preliminary engineering the City of Wilmington’s decision to hire a full-time project manager. Take an in-depth look at rail realignment: This ambitious railway plan could reshape Wilmington. It … Continue reading Wilmington rail-realignment project moves forward with county, federal, and CSX support