D&L Trail and Lehigh Gorge Scenic Ry. in Central PA
THE BOLD VISION
The Shenandoah Rail Corridor will be a multi-use transportation solution by which a recreational trail will be constructed within a re-activated railroad right-of-way.
It's called "Rails-WITH-Trails".
RE-IMAGINE
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Constructing a recreational trail within existing railroad right-of-way
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Revive our historic track bed and bridges to full operation
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Create a new popular form of outdoor recreation; railbiking
RE-VITALIZE
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Introducing a four-season excursion train experience
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Competitive short-line rail service in an underserved agricultural community
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Removing 4,000+ trucks from our congested Valley highways
RE-EMPOWER
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Harnessing the combined power of agriculture and tourism
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Investing in our infrastructure for tomorrow
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Preserving our Valley's rail heritage, economic future, and scenic beauty
UPDATES
Updates
Shenandoah Rail Corridor welcomes
Virginia Cattlemen's Association!
"The Virginia Cattlemen’s Association supports efforts to maintain and build infrastructure to help sustain and grow our industry. The Norfolk Southern rail corridor in the Northern Shenandoah Valley should remain a viable option to be utilized in the future by Virginia’s cattle and agriculture industries."
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- Brandon Reeves, Executive Director
WHO WE ARE
We are a coalition of local businesses, organizations and community groups advocating for freight rail and excursion rail service to boost jobs, revenue and tourism in the Shenandoah Valley.
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Rails-WITH-Trails Analysis
Click each image for a downloadable PDF.
"Rails With Trails Analysis"
Stone Consulting, 2024
"Track Inspection Report"
Stone Consulting, 2023
"Bridge Evaluation Report"
Stiffler McGraw, 2023
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