Asheville-Salisbury Rail Line Could Generate $1 Billion, Boost WNC Economy
By Jessica Chen | Published 2026-03-31T16:08:13.073Z
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Location: Asheville, Salisbury, Buncombe County, Western North Carolina, NC
Asheville-Salisbury rail line could generate $1B, boosting WNC economy & easing traffic. Learn about funding, location challenges & more!
WNC -- March 31. 2026: A proposed Asheville-to-Salisbury train line could significantly boost the Western North Carolina economy and ease traffic congestion, advocates say. Supporters of the project recently gathered at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce to rally support for the rail line, emphasizing its potential to drive long-term economic growth in the region.The train line aims to improve traffic along Interstate 40, connect Western North Carolina with the rest of the state, and provide
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