North Carolina Construction News staff writer
A new study from the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) rail division highlights the benefits of restoring passenger rail service between Salisbury and Asheville, a move that could boost construction employment and build links between western North Carolina and the rest of the state.
Capital investment in the corridor is projected to generate significant economic activity during construction, supporting an estimated 5,280 jobs per year, $360.5 million in employee earnings, $1.05 billion in economic output, and $33.6 million in state and local tax revenue over the course of project implementation…