CANTON, N.C. (WLOS) — A railroad in Haywood County impacted by the Pactiv Evergreen paper mill closure in Canton is getting help from the federal government.
Congressman Edwards (NC-11) on Thursday announced Blue Ridge Southern Railroad would be awarded $12.6 million in funding through the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements program.
GRANTS WILL HELP WITH IMPROVEMENTS TO SHORT LINE RAILROADS IN WNC
"This project is part of a larger Federal Railroad Administration grant of $1.4 billion for 70 projects,” Edwards said. “The Blue Ridge Southern Railroad is essential to serving the Premier Magnesia plants in Waynesville, one of Haywood County’s largest employers. It is critical to keeping Premier Magnesia in Haywood County and to maintaining a future industrial presence in the area. I am grateful to the FRA for recognizing the importance of this rail line to WNC."
NCDOT AWARDS $12M IN GRANTS FOR RAILROAD IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING TO 2 WNC RAILWAYS
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