Rail Line to Fuquay-Varina

[keita]

While I was looking for a few government reports to prove a point, I came across some information that might be useful later (PDF download).

The purpose of [the Raleigh-Fayetteville rail feasibility] study is to determine if the market exists for passenger rail between Raleigh and Fayetteville. If the market exists, the study will determine which of the two existing corridors would be the best option for providing that service.

The study is envisioned to be conducted in two phases. Phase I will be this high-level study of the two main rail corridors between the CAMPO and FAMPO regions to determine which corridor may be most appropriate for a commuter rail application based on:

• corridor infrastructure,
• ridership potential, and
• market demand analysis.

A Phase II study may be commissioned to develop specific recommendations for improvements to each rail corridor identified in Phase I.

A Request for Proposals was issued May 6th and the procurement process is ongoing with a Notice to Proceed anticipated by July 8, 2019. The study will be conducted through fiscal year 2020 with the assistance of a technical stakeholders committee and conclude by June 30, 2020. (Staff Contact: Crystal Odum)