My ears perked up when I heard this, and I wanted to spread the news. A commuter train in this area would be a wonderful thing! I look forward to hearning more.
By Yvette Yeon, NBC17, 11 hours, 29 minutes ago NORTH CAROLINA
Commuting across the Triangle could one day be a lot less hectic. The state railroad has released plans to build a commuter rail system from Greensboro to Goldsboro using existing freight lines.
Today, people in Johnston County will have their chance to review the project. A public meeting on the commuter rail will be held at 4 p.m. at the Selma Railroad Depot, which would be a key stop on the line.
For international student, Emiliano Suarez from Argentina, getting to school in Durham could be a lot easier, with a better rail service.
"I think it's a good opportunity to try a new way of traveling," he said.
North Carolina railroad officials, say commuter trains would take away some of the heavy traffic we see during rush hour. And they point to cities like Charlotte and Chicago as examples.
"We're getting questions about why can't you do something, and it's becoming clear that railroads are solving problems in many urban areas," said Bill Kincheoloe of the North Carolina Railroad Company.
But the cost comes in at a staggering one billion dollars for the total infrastructure. And in this economic crunch, Durham's mayor says we have to take things slow.
"I'm convinced that this economy is going to turn around, and what I'm talking about is planning for the future," said Mayor Bill Bell.
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