Project Overview

NC By Train operates four round-trips along the Piedmont corridor. In addition to these trains, Amtrak also operates the Carolinian, which runs from Charlotte to Raleigh to New York City, within the Piedmont Corridor. NCDOT and its railroad partners are exploring future service expansion, but additional funding is needed for implementation.  In the meantime, your feedback will help us create the best possible schedule when NC By Train can expand service along the Piedmont corridor.

The improvements and expansion are driven by increased demand for the state’s passenger rail service. NC By Train achieved a record ridership in 2024 for the third year in a row. The state’s intercity passenger rail service carried over 720,000 passengers in 2024, which is a 12% increase from 2023 and a 55% increase since 2019, prior to COVID.

The NC By Train: Piedmont Service Expansion survey closed on June 30, 2025.  We are analyzing the results of the survey and input from the public forums. Thank you for your interest in NC By Train intercity passenger rail service. When analysis of all input is complete, the results will be available later this year. Follow NC By Train on X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn for the latest news, sales and more.

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• Watch our short video (embedded below) to learn more about how we schedule train service     Click here 
• View our Frequently Asked Questions handout     Click here 
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Contact Information

For more information

email: piedmont-service-expansion@publicinput.com

or call 984-205-6615  and enter code 11151 to leave a message.

Piedmont Corridor and Stations

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