--- title: North Carolina Railroad Company Rep Visits EDR description: EDR and North Carolina Global TransPark staff met with Patrick Pierce of the North Carolina Railroad Company. image: https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hubfs/Group%20Shot-2-4.jpg --- [![EDR Logo 12-21](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EDR%20Logo%2012-21.jpg?width=2475&height=800&name=EDR%20Logo%2012-21.jpg "EDR Logo 12-21")](https://ncgtpedr.com) - [About Us](https://ncgtpedr.com/about-us) Show submenu for About Us - [Our Team](https://ncgtpedr.com/about-us#team) - [Our Board of Directors](https://ncgtpedr.com/about-us#board) - [Our Investors](https://ncgtpedr.com/invest#investors) - Data & Grants Show submenu for Data & Grants - [NC Global TransPark](https://app.sitehunt.io/public/portal/289/?community=district-458da14f-8f13-4e3f-886e-766c7d35b318&community_level=district&community_state=37&community_loc=458da14f-8f13-4e3f-886e-766c7d35b318) - [Wayne County](https://app.sitehunt.io/public/portal/289/?community=county-37-191&community_level=county&community_state=37&community_loc=191) - [Lenoir County](https://app.sitehunt.io/public/portal/289/?community=county-37-107&community_level=county&community_state=37&community_loc=107) - [Greene County](https://app.sitehunt.io/public/portal/289/?community=county-37-079&community_level=county&community_state=37&community_loc=079) - [Incentives & Grants](https://edpnc.com/incentives/) - [News](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news) - [Invest In Us](https://ncgtpedr.com/invest) - [Available Industrial Sites](https://app.sitehunt.io/public/portal/289/) Search - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # North Carolina Railroad Company Rep Visits EDR ![EDR](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/hubfs/EDR%20Letters-WEB-3.jpg) [EDR](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/author/edr) Jan 28, 2025, 11:22:41 AM - [Economic Development](https://blog.ncgtpedr.com/ncgtpedr-news/tag/economic-development) Yesterday, EDR and NCGTP staff met with Patrick Pierce, the North Carolina Railroad Company’s director of economic and business development. Patrick received an update on the significant economic growth in the EDR region, from the FRC East C-130 project at the NC Global TransPark to the facility construction for Alianza Team and Select Genetics at ParkEast Industrial Park. Many projects in the EDR region can benefit from rail access. Patrick shared insights on how the North Carolina Railroad Company can enhance rail spur access for industries. Thanks, Patrick, for the visit and insight!   This meeting once again highlights the collaborative efforts achieved through numerous valuable partnerships, such as the one with the North Carolina Railroad Company. The support of these partners empowers the EDR and its counties to attract expanding industries, thereby promoting economic growth throughout Eastern NC. https://ncrr.com #NCRR #RailAccessibility #NCGTP #Parternerships   ![Group Shot-Jan-28-2025-03-53-10-9176-PM](https://39772556.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/39772556/hubfs/Group%20Shot-Jan-28-2025-03-53-10-9176-PM.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Group%20Shot-Jan-28-2025-03-53-10-9176-PM.jpg) **Left to Right: Jeremy Stroud, Julie Graham, Patrick Pierce, and Mark Pope discuss availability, the **benefits,** and future plans for rail accessibility within the EDR region.** ![Default image alt text](//7528315.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7528315/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/slider-dark-image.jpg) **2** An optional caption for the image that will be added to the gallery. 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Address 2780 Jetport Road Suite D Kinston, NC 28504 Phone (252) 543-8550 --- [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?viewas=100000686899395&id=100069259629309) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nc-global-transpark-economic-development-region/?viewAsMember=true) [Follow us on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@NCGlobalTransParkEconomicDevel) [Email us](mailto:info@ncgtpedr.com) © 2026  North Carolina Global TransPark Economic Development Region, Inc. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 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