The announcement of a new intermodal transportation facility in Edgecombe County could be a benefit to Halifax County as well as a boost for plans for an Amtrak station in Weldon, officials said today.
The Peanut Belt Rural Planning Organization Technical Advisory Council has recommended a proposed Amtrak station in Weldon be put on the state’s Transportation Improvement Plan.
An effort is underway to rekindle Weldon’s longstanding railroad history with a push to bring an Amtrak depot to the town.
Roanoke Rapids City Council this evening pledged support to the Halifax County Economic Development Commission to entice CSX to locate its intermodal connector terminal within the county.
The following streets will be closed Tuesday as CSX continues repairs to rail crossings:
CSX Monday begins an aggressive rail crossing upgrade that will involve 42 crossings in Halifax, Roanoke Rapids and Weldon.