North Carolina Railroad

North Carolina Railroad
Route of the North Carolina Railroad, in blue.
Overview
Parent companyState of North Carolina
HeadquartersRaleigh, North Carolina
Reporting markNCRR
LocaleBetween Morehead City and Charlotte
Dates of operation1854–
Technical
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Previous gauge4 ft 8 in (1,422 mm)
Length317 miles (510 km)
Other
Websitencrr.com

The North Carolina Railroad (reporting mark NCRR) is a 317-mile (510 km) state-owned rail corridor extending from Morehead City, North Carolina, to Charlotte. The railroad carries over seventy freight trains operated by the Norfolk Southern Railway and eight passenger trains (Amtrak's Carolinian and Piedmont) daily. The railroad works with the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the North Carolina Department of Transportation on capital improvement projects.