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With over 4,600 miles of active rail lines, Georgia has the largest rail network in the Southeast. Georgia’s location provides direct rail access to the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and Midwest regions of the United States.

With over 4,600 miles of active rail lines, Georgia has the largest rail network in the Southeast. Georgia’s location provides direct rail access to the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and Midwest regions of the United States. Are you driving between Atlanta and Savannah? Take Our Survey GDOT is studying the potential for passenger rail service between Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia, and we want your feedback. Share your travel preferences for the Atlanta to Savannah Passenger Rail Project! The public comment period runs from July 6 until August 6, 2026. TAKE SURVEY Georgia DOT’s Intermodal Division conducts planning and project development for freight, passenger, and commuter rail operations within the state, and the development of the State Rail Plan, which identifies long-range freight and passenger needs. Atlanta to Savannah Intercity Passenger Rail Railroad Crossing Safety Atlanta to Charlotte Atlanta to Chattanooga State Rail Plan Georgia Freight Rail Program Georgia Freight Rail Program This freight rail funding program is designed to enhance state investment in freight rail for public benefit. Both Class 1 and Short line rail lines are eligible. View Program Info Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program The Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program funds projects that improve the safety, efficiency and reliability of intercity passenger and freight rail. View Fact Sheet  FY22 CRISI Grants NOFO Webinar Georgia Railroad Map NOTE: Due to large file size, this map may take several seconds to load in the browser. Mobile device users may experience extremely long load times. We recommend viewing this map on a laptop or desktop machine. Default Plans & Reports High Speed Rail Planning Rail Report High Speed Rail Planning Services Report:- Atlanta-Birmingham: Final Draft High Speed Rail Planning Services Report: Atlanta-Macon-Jacksonville: Final Draft High Speed Rail Planning Services Report: Final Draft Program Standard – Rail Transit Safety & Security: Revision 16 View Properties Workflows Download a Copy Create Document Workspace Send Email By the Numbers 4,600 Active Rail Miles 465 GDOT Active Miles 28 Freight Railroads 5 Tourist Rail Operations 4 Amtrak Routes 2 Deepwater Ports Freight Rail Georgia boasts one of the most extensive freight rail systems in the U.S. that transports more than 196 million tons of freight. The railroad system in Georgia includes 28 freight railroads, including two Class I railroads – Norfolk Southern and CSX, as well as the largest intermodal facility on the East Coast. Mainline (Class 1) Track Mileage (3,631) Estimated Track Route Mileage RAILROAD COMPANY MILES Norfolk Southern1930 CSX Transportation1626 Shortline Track Mileage (1,012) Estimated Track Route Mileage RAILROAD COMPANY MILES The Athens Branch (ABR)19 Chattahoochee Bay (CBR)2 Chattahoochee Industrial (CIRR)16 Chattooga & Chickamauga (CCKY)68 First Coast Railroad (FCRD)68 Fulton County Railway (FCR)55 Georgia Central (GCR)152 Georgia & Florida Railway (GFRR)232 Georgia Midlands (GMR)78 Georgia Northeastern (GNRR)100 Georgia Southwestern (GSWR)221 Georgia Woodlands (GWRC)17 Golden Isles Terminal (GITM)19 Great Walton (GRWR)36 Hartwell (HRT)58 Heart of Georgia (HOG)226 Louisville & Wadley (LW)10 Riceboro Southern (RSOR)19 Saint Mary's (SM)18 Saint Mary's West Railroad (SMWR)23 Sandersville (SAN)13 Savannah Port Terminal (SAPT)10 CaterParrott Railnet, LLC (CPR)78 Passenger Rail The Georgia Rail Passenger Program consists of a comprehensive plan for two distinct kinds of rail transportation: commuter and intercity trains, and proposed high-speed rail systems. Intercity Rail Daily passenger rail service in Georgia is served by four Amtrak routes, three of which serve coastal Georgia, the Palmetto, Silver Meteor, and Silver Star. The Palmetto operates between New York and Savannah, while the Silver Star and Silver Meteor operate between New York and Miami. Each of the three coastal trains stop in Savannah, and the Silver Star adds a stop in Jesup. North Georgia is served by Amtrak’s Crescent route, which travels between New Orleans and New York City with stops in Atlanta, Gainesville, and Toccoa. High-Speed Rail In partnership with the Federal Railroad Administration and neighboring states, Georgia is exploring opportunities for high-speed rail along the federally-designated Southeast Corridor. More information about this multi-state effort can be found on the Southeast Corridor project website: https://www.ncdot.gov/divisions/rail/projects/southeast-corridor/Pages/default.aspx.