Eastern Carolina Rail

Eastern Carolina Rail Eastern Carolina Rail is incorporated as a non-profit corporation with 501-3C status applied for. This endeavor already has significant public support.

The purpose of Eastern Carolina Rail is to engage the resources of Southeastern North Carolina, both public and private efforts, to restore rail passenger service from Wilmington to Raleigh, North Carolina. Eastern Carolina Rail Formation and Purpose

The purpose of Eastern Carolina Rail is to engage the resources of Southeastern North Carolina, both public and private efforts, to restore rail pas

senger service from Wilmington to Raleigh, North Carolina. Federal and State funding is available and it is our mission to help make this a reality, following the blueprint created by the 2005 DOT Rail Transportation study. This rail link will also create opportunities for the State Port in Wilmington and other commercial entities along the proposed route while serving numerous counties and nearby municipalities. Eastern Carolina Rail is led by Wilmington entrepreneurs Gene Merritt and Steve Unger. Merritt headed up the organization that created support for the extension of I-40 from Benson to Wilmington and founded of DARE which promoted the re-awakening and restoration of downtown Wilmington through economic development. Unger originated the concept of the U.S. 17 Hampstead Bypass, now currently under construction. He was also instrumental in saving the historic Topsail Beach Assembly Building, now a community center and home of the Missiles & More Museum. Eastern Carolina Rail will be undertaking a public petition drive and assisting the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in making this project a reality. The purpose of this organization is to create awareness and return passenger rail service between Wilmington, Raleigh and other locations. Steve Unger (910-228-8679)
Gene Merritt (910-262-1792)
Easterncarolinarail.com/July 2023

09/04/2026

Look at post for the opportunity for rail in northern New Hanover County below (in Document Genius)!

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PO Box 7051
Wilmington, NC
28406

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+19106320097

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