What They Are Saying

What They Are saying

“A modern, high-quality freight rail network is vital to Alabama’s economic development achievements and environmental initiatives. Norfolk Southern’s multi-state Crescent Corridor is expected to create more than 8,000 jobs in Alabama and eliminate nearly 600,000 long-haul trucks from Alabama’s highways annually. We support Norfolk Southern’s Crescent Corridor efforts as it will ensure that Alabama is connected to national and global markets.”
– Alabama Governor Bob Riley

“Mississippi is pleased to participate in this five-state effort, through the Crescent Corridor, to improve the national freight transportation network, and I am enthusiastic about the economic development opportunities it will bring. Working together in a partnership with Norfolk Southern, we are laying the groundwork for thousands of new jobs in logistics at a critical time for the American economy.” – Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour

“The Corridor’s rail capacity enhancements will provide the Commonwealth with immediate and sustainable congestion relief, reducing highway maintenance and expansion requirements, commuting times, fuel consumption, and air pollution. Moreover, it will provide Virginia businesses with additional choices with regard to their freight needs.” – Tyler Craddock, director of government affairs, Virginia Chamber of Commerce

“This project is truly a cleaner, greener solution for our nation’s transportation infrastructure needs.”
– Ben Taube, executive director, Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance

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