News NC lands nearly $300M for rail safety, track upgrades Federal funds will close nine crossings, add double-track segments and boost safety and reliability on key North Carolina rail corridors. Andrew Pomeranz
News Railroads Won’t Say If They’re On Board With Wake County Transit Plan RALEIGH — As county commissioners consider whether to put a “transit” tax — a half-cent sales tax increase — on this year's ballot to pay for the estimated $4.6 billion rail project, the railroad companies that must provide access to their lines haven’t signed off on the proposal. Sara Burrows