Norfolk Southern Repairs Signal Renewed Hope for Passenger Rail
Norfolk Southern's railway repairs near Old Fort signal renewed hope for passenger rail service between Salisbury and Asheville.
Celebrating 2024's Journey and Our 2025 Destination
Through challenges and triumphs in 2024, western North Carolina's passenger rail movement gained unprecedented momentum and community support.
Despite Helene's Impact, Passenger Rail Plans Stay on Track in Western North Carolina
Despite Helene's damage to WNC's rail infrastructure, Norfolk Southern and NCDOT remain committed to restoring freight service and advancing passenger rail plans, pending $400,000 in local funding by July 2025.
Burke County Shows Up for Passenger Rail on Giving Tuesday
Waiting for the Train finished in 8th place among 42 worthy nonprofits serving Burke County. Donors raised $2,825 to support our efforts to restore passenger rail service to western North Carolina.
Drinks at the Depot Generates Loads of Steam for Passenger Rail
Waiting for the Train was honored to welcome several elected officials among other distinguished guests and community members to show their support for restoring passenger rail to western North Carolina.
Join Us for Drinks at the Depot, Tuesday, Oct. 29th
Come celebrate our strong community spirit up and down the line at our 2nd annual Drinks at the Depot. Hear about the current condition of the rail and plans for restoration of service.
In the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, here are a few ways you can support our community members in need.
It’s Time to Try Something Else
Co-founder Mimi Phifer responds to a recent column in The Paper that complained about wait times during a passenger train trip.
The Drexel Fair Gave Passenger Rail Loads of Love
Passenger rail enthusiasts showed up in mass at the Waiting for the Train booth while attending the Drexel Fair last week.
Jumping Train Cars in the 1950s
Burke resident Calvin Johnson remembers jumping train cars from Drexel to Morganton as a teenager in the 1950s to see movies in town.
Supporters Help Choose Waiting for the Train’s Signature Beer
An enthusiastic crowd gathered at Sidetracked Brewery on August 7th to sample several beers and vote on which one will serve as the basis for a signature beer award-winning brewer Joseph Ackerman will craft for Waiting for the Train.
‘My American Brain Could Hardly Take It’: Even Italian Villages Have Train Stations
While visiting Italy, Morganton resident Bella Gialluca was blown away by the fact that even villages have train stations, a stark contrast with the United States’ car-centric culture.
Feeling Those Lack-of-Infrastructure Blues
Since studying abroad in Europe this past spring and enjoying consistent passenger rail access, Burke County native Mary Margaret Collett has become a passionate advocate for restoring train service to western North Carolina.
Sidetracked Brewery Is Crafting a Signature Beer for Waiting for the Train
Local train enthusiasts are invited to a beer-tasting event to help choose the type of beer Sidetracked Brewery’s award-winning brewer Joseph Ackerman will craft for Waiting for the Train.
Looking Forward to More Than a Burger at Hickory Station
The former train station in Hickory, North Carolina is currently a restaurant, but Aaron Kohrs hopes it will once again become a stop along the passenger rail route between Salisbury and Asheville.
WftT Attends Women’s Leadership Luncheon
Waiting For The Train was honored to sponsor a table at the Burke County Chamber’s Women’s Leadership Luncheon on Thursday, March 28th.
WftT Collects the Most Recycling During Burke Chamber Litter Sweep
Around 20 volunteers representing Waiting For The Train joined together to help pick up litter while raising awareness for Waiting For The Train during the 3rd annual Burke Chamber Litter Sweep.
