The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Rail Division announced Friday that NC By Train, the state’s passenger rail service, will run a special train from Raleigh to Rockingham Speedway for NASCAR’s return in April.
“After the overwhelming success of the Open Express to the U.S. Open in 2024, we’re thrilled to work with our partners at Amtrak and the Rockingham Speedway to provide another unique opportunity to take NC By Train to an iconic North Carolina event,” said state Transportation Secretary Joey Hopkins. “Special trains like this provide the chance to introduce even more people to the amazing passenger rail service available in our state.”
The “Rockingham Special” train will run for one day only on April 19 between Raleigh Union Station and the Rockingham Speedway…