NCDOT asking for public input as it adds additional Piedmont train

A train on the Piedmont line pulls into Salisbury Station. Photo by Andy Mooney, Salisbury Post.

SALISBURY — When the North Carolina Department of Transportation decided to remove the early morning and afternoon stop from the Salisbury train station in 2023, local officials said they felt blindsided after not being consulted or informed beforehand. Now, NCDOT officials said they have learned from that process and are seeking public comment on stop times as they look to add to the Piedmont route.

Rowan County’s opportunity to comment in person began on Monday, as NCDOT officials were available to speak with at the Rowan Museum on Monday. They also showcased information on the status of the current Piedmont corridor train frequencies and issues with expanding or changing frequencies and ti