State Rail Network
Class I Railroads
| CSX Transportation | 1,016 |
| Norfolk Southern | 1,990 |
| Total | 3,006 |
Short Line Railroads
| Buckingham Branch Railroad | 280 |
| Chesapeake & Albemarle Railroad | 18 |
| Commonwealth Railway | 27 |
| Delmarva Central Railroad | 15 |
| Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad | 22 |
| Total | 454 |
Moving Virginia's Economy. Connecting Communities.
As a major port state that also serves as a crossroads for the entire Mid-Atlantic region, Virginia is looking to freight rail to help handle massive increases in freight tonnage expected over the next 20 years.
Originating
Received
State Grants
Freight Fund
Rail Industrial Access
Why Freight Rail Matters
Supports Manufacturing
Rail connects manufacturers with suppliers and customers across North America, efficiently moving raw materials and finished goods.
Strengthens Agriculture
Rail helps move crops, forest products, fertilizers and other agricultural goods efficiently and affordably.
Reduces Congestion
Moving freight by rail removes trucks from highways, helping reduce traffic and wear on road infrastructure.
Protects the Environment
Freight rail is significantly more fuel efficient than moving freight by truck, helping reduce fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions.
Rail at Work
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Policy Issues Rail Policy Landscape in the 117th Congress
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44 percent
decrease
in rail rates on average from 1981 to today.
That means the average rail customer today can ship significantly more freight for about the same price they paid 40 years ago.
State Director
Virginia
Christy Sammon
State DirectorChristy Sammon joined GoRail in May 2015. She has over 15 years of experience in the governmental relations field.
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