Rail Programs

Photo courtesy of Railpictures.net: Patrick Phelan
(LEFT), Eric Daly (Center), Kevin Sprayberry (Right)
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The three excursion trains in Georgia are all operated
expaneded schedules this year. Please check their websites (by clicking
on their names below) for further information on dates and times.
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Updated
Information on GDOT's Passenger Rail program for Metro Atlanta and
the State of Georgia.
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Georgia's
rail freight activities including corridor preservation and line rehabilitation
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Mission:
The GDOT Rail Program
strives to preserve and enhance the state's rail system for safe and efficient
freight use and future passenger operations. Maintaining rail access gives
the state's agricultural and industrial shippers a needed transportation choice
and is vital for continued economic development.
Quick Facts:
- Georgia has almost 5,000
miles of railroad track
- There are two Class I
railroads operating in the state and 23 class III shortline operators
- GDOT administers an active
corridor preservation program and currently owns 540 miles of railroad right
of way
- GDOT is a key partner
in the Georgia Rail Passenger Program
- GDOT is a lead agency
in the construction of a new multi-modal passenger terminal in downtown Atlanta
- Georgia is a member of
the Southeast High-Speed Rail Coalition, a group made up of several states
to promote rapid and efficient passenger rail services in the South.
Georgia Passenger Trains:
Amtrak, (serving Atlanta, Gainesville,
Toccoa, Savannah, and Jesup)
Scenic & Excursion Trains
Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad, Blue Ridge,
GA
Sam Shortline Railroad, Cordele,
GA
Tennessee Valley Railroad, Chattanooga,
TN & Chickamauga, GA
July 11, 2006. 12:55
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