The North Carolina Department of Transportation administers the Rail Industrial Access Program for businesses that want to locate or expand their facilities in North Carolina.  This program ensures that industries have the tracks needed to transport freight and materials and also assists in refurbishing tracks.


Grant funding is contingent upon approval prior to the company making a decision to locate or expand in North Carolina and a private and/or local source match of funds. Approval is also based upon the economic benefits of the project including the number of new jobs created, the amount of capital investment, rail use and the area’s economic conditions.


For more information about applications and requirements, visit the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Rail Division website.