About Us

The Aberdeen Carolina and Western Railway Company is the largest privately held shortline or regional railroad in North Carolina. The ACWR is a dual-served shortline, which means we interchange with Norfolk Southern in Charlotte, NC, and CSX Transportation in Aberdeen, NC. This valuable feature offers our customers access to the entire national railroad network in the US. Our central Mid-Atlantic and North Carolina location with close access to Charlotte, Greensboro, and Raleigh is another advantage the ACWR offers to shippers looking for access to industrial manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers.

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INDUSTRIAL SITES

The ACWR's central NC location is ideal for your manufacturing or distribution operations.

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TRANSLOADING

The ACWR offers a full range of transload services for all types of commodities using in-house and third-party providers. Please reach out to Paul Hoben for more information.

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SERVICES

ACWR's seven-day-a-week service and dual interchanges with NS and CSX provide our customers with everything they need.

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ENTERTAINMENT

The ACWR offers rail entertainment experiences for the public and private groups alike. Come enjoy the hospitality and nostalgia of rail travel at its finest!

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About Us

The Aberdeen Carolina and Western Railway Company is the largest privately held shortline or regional railroad in North Carolina. The ACWR is a dual-served shortline, which means we interchange with Norfolk Southern in Charlotte, NC, and CSX Transportation in Aberdeen, NC. This valuable feature offers our customers access to the entire national railroad network in the US. Our central Mid-Atlantic and North Carolina location with close access to Charlotte, Greensboro, and Raleigh is another advantage the ACWR offers to shippers looking for access to industrial manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers.

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