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Company's application reports no objection so far to railbanking

Transylvania County News

Railroad begins process to abandon corridor for Ecusta Trail

Blue Ridge Southern Railroad plans to file a notice with federal authorities that will lead to the abandonment of the 19.1-mile stretch of tracks that would become the Ecusta Trail, according to a legal notice.   Read Story »

Tags: Ecusta Trail | rail to trail | railbanking

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