Northeast Atlanta Railroad Leases 1.15-Mile Track Segment
Published Date: 5/15/2026
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Northeast Atlanta Railroad, LLC is set to lease and run a short 1.15-mile rail line near Doraville, Georgia, from Norfolk Southern Railway. This move lets NEAR become a rail carrier without breaking the $5 million revenue mark, and they’ve agreed to penalties if they mess up rail traffic handoffs. The deal kicks in soon, keeping local rail service smooth and on track without big cost changes.
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