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NCDOT rail director Jason Orthner on record ridership and expanding train service

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North Carolina Rail Division Director Jason Orthner discusses another year of record ridership for NC By Train and what’s driving the surge in rail travel. He also explains how severe weather affects rail operations, highlights new and expanded routes, and outlines major infrastructure projects shaping the future of passenger rail across the state.

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