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Council member proposes exploring resolution to restore Burlington train stops

City of Burlington City Council · March 2, 2026

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Council member Ian Baltutis asked staff to draft a resolution requesting NC Rail and Amtrak consider restoring Piedmont service stops in Burlington, citing rising ridership and skipped stops; council asked staff to prepare a formal resolution for a future meeting.

Council member Ian Baltutis said a North Carolina Railroad presentation at a recent work session showed Burlington has been among the fastest-growing stations in ridership, but some added Piedmont trains skip Burlington. "Burlington's had the second fastest growing ridership of all their stations," Baltutis said, adding that the town should seek a faster return of service.

Baltutis asked council to explore a formal resolution to NC Rail and Amtrak asking that Burlington be added back to the schedule. Another council member suggested staff prepare a draft resolution with details and return it to the council for a vote. "If we ask staff to bring back a resolution, I'm certainly in favor of it," one council member said.

Council members noted the importance of passenger rail to the town and asked staff to develop wording and supporting information for a resolution to be considered at a future meeting. No formal resolution was introduced or voted on during this meeting; a staff-prepared draft was requested.