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1/17/2024
In 2023, North Carolina (NC) By Train set a ridership record for the second consecutive year.
The state’s intercity passenger-rail service last year logged more than 641,000 passengers, up 23% compared with the previous record of 522,000 passengers set in 2022.
The North Carolina Department of Transportation's Rail Division oversees NC By Train, which is the branded name for two state-supported Amtrak routes in the state: the Carolinian and Piedmont.
"We’re pleased that NC By Train continues to grow and be an important transportation option for North Carolinians," said Joey Hopkins, the state's transportation secretary. "Based on the success of the last two years, we are continuing to explore opportunities to further increase frequencies and expand service to communities across the state."
Contributing to the services growth and popularity were the addition of a fifth-round trip between Raleigh and Charlotte in July 2023, and numerous events and special stops, such as the North Carolina State Fair, Lexington Barbeque Festival, and football games.