Norfolk Southern investing $200 million to increase rail capacity in Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Norfolk Southern said they will be investigating more than $200 million to grow capacity on a key rail line in Alabama.

The expansion will take place on their 3B Corridor, which connects northern and central Alabama to the Port of Mobile and beyond.

Officials say the investment positions the rail line to accommodate expected growth.

“Together with our customers, we are anticipating where markets are heading, and positioning to deliver on their supply chain needs now and into the future,” said Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan H. Shaw. “These investments will bring immediate returns as they make rail an even more competitive part of our nation’s supply chain and expand our customers end-to-end solutions.”

“We are grateful to Norfolk Southern for these investments in our state and for their support of our existing industries,” said Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce Ellen McNair. “This is proof that our open for business approach is attracting growth in our state among world-class businesses looking to locate or expand their operation. We look forward to the positive impact these enhancements will have on Alabama’s economic competitiveness and on the nation’s supply chain more broadly.”

The project includes terminal and track-based infrastructure improvements across Alabama.

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