RALEIGH —NC By Train continues to experience growth in the first half of 2025.
The state-supported intercity passenger rail service saw an overall increase of 4% for NC By Train for the first half of 2025 compared to ridership for the first half of 2024. NC By Train has carried over 355,000 total passengers in the first half of 2025 compared to approximately 342,000 passengers during the same time in 2024.
“We’re proud to provide an effective transportation option for North Carolinians that is convenient, affordable and reliable,” said Jason Orthner, N.C. Department of Transportation Rail Division director. “This type of growth supports continued improvement and expansion of NC By Train as we plan for the future.”…