Norfolk Southern Asheville-Salisbury Rail Line Repair
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Source: Carolina Public Press
This project involved the repair and rebuilding of a 15-mile section of the Norfolk Southern rail line, including the Old Fort Loops, which were severely damaged by Tropical Storm Helene in September 2024. The repair restored freight train service between Old Fort and Asheville, reconnecting the North Carolina mountains' industry with the rest of the state.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Mass Transit, Rail
- Location
- Old Fort, Asheville, North Carolina, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Carolina Public Press
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | This project involved the repair and rebuilding of a 15-mile section of the Norfolk Southern rail line, including the Old Fort Loops, which were severely damaged by Tropical Storm Helene in September 2024. The repair restored freight train service between Old Fort and Asheville, reconnecting the North Carolina mountains' industry with the rest of the state. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | North Carolina |
City | Old Fort, Asheville |
Source
Source | Carolina Public Press |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Mass Transit, Rail |
Article published date | 2026-04-23 |
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