GDOT partners with Norfolk Southern to improve freight rail in Henry County WSB-TV Channel 2 [Video]

HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — The Georgia Department of Transportation announced they’ll be partnering with Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern Corporation to pay for freight rail improvements in Henry County.

According to GDOT, Norfolk Southern received an $8.4 million grant for their McDonough passing track improvement project, part of what the department called the first round of a newly created Georgia Freight Rail Program.

“Georgia DOT is excited to announce this first round of grants being made available under this new freight rail funding program and are pleased to award this grant to Norfolk Southern Corporation,” Russell R. McMurry, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Transportation said. “Georgia’s freight rail network is a key economic driver and a vital component of our overall transportation network. This project will provide many benefits to Henry County and the state.”

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The grant will be used to fund part of Norfolk Southern’s Atlanta South District passing track …