Controversy Grows Surrounding the Future Route of High Speed Rail

• Southeast High Speed Rail (SEHSR) - SUBMIT COMMENTS by Sept. 10, 2010
• CLICK HERE to READ WakeUP's Comments

SEHSR is a proposed high speed rail project with future service to Raleigh.  High speed rail has the potential to connect Wake residents much more quickly than existing rail service to Charlotte and Richmond, VA.  Concerns surrounding the Richmond to Raleigh portion of the route have recently developed.  Decisions on route location through key areas of Wake County must be made.  Submit comments online by Sept. 10, 2010 supporting this major transit improvement and identify and identify your route preference.

Downtown Raleigh Route Options:

Alternative 1, Alternative 2, Alternative 3

Learn more about SEHSR:

• Visit the SEHSR website

• Read environmental report and view potential route maps

• Aug. 3: High Speed Rail Task Force recommends NC-3 (Norfolk Southern)
  

• 'Fast train route could detour Raleigh's scene' - Bruce Siceloff - N&O - July 11, 2010