Governor Stein, NCDOT Secretary Join Federal Railroad Administration to Announce $550 Million for S-Line Rail Program

Governor Stein, NCDOT Secretary Join Federal Railroad Administration to Announce $550 Million for S-Line Rail Program Release Date Thu, 10/15/2026 - 12:00 sengel Thu, 10/15/2026 - 13:42 Today Governor Josh Stein and Transportation Secretary Daniel Johnson joined the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) in Raleigh to announce $550 million in Federal-State Partnership funding to advance the S-Line Raleigh to Richmond Innovating Rail Program, a project that will reduce Raleigh-to-Richmond travel times by more than an hour. “Living in the number one state that people from other states are moving to, North Carolinians need good transportation options that get them where they need to be when they need to get there,” said Governor Josh Stein. “The S-Line will connect North Carolina residents to more transportation options within the state and beyond so they can get to school, work, or anywhere else they need to go. I am grateful to our federal partners and congressional delegation.” “This project represents an important step forward in improving rail connections across North Carolina and the Southeast, while supporting freight operations and improving safety,” said N.C. Department of Tra

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