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March 2, 2026ASHE Carolina Piedmont presents:
Driving innovation, safety, and collaboration in North Carolina’s rail system for a stronger, connected future.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
11:30am – 12pm – Registration & Networking
12:00pm – 1:00pm – Program
Dillworth Neighborhood Grille
911 E Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28204
Event Overview
Join ASHE Carolina Piedmont as Troy Creasy shares an in-depth update on the transformative investments shaping the future of rail in North Carolina. This presentation will highlight record-breaking ridership growth on NC By Train services, major federal and state investments including the S-Line corridor from Raleigh to Richmond, mobility hub development across seven communities, and expansion opportunities through the FRA Corridor Identification Program.
Attendees will gain insight into how rail infrastructure is driving economic development, enhancing freight resiliency, improving passenger connectivity across the Southeast to Washington, D.C., and strengthening public safety. The session will also provide updates on Western North Carolina rail recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene and the Rail Division’s long-term capital program through 2035.
This discussion will showcase how strategic partnerships, federal funding, and forward-looking planning are positioning North Carolina as a national leader in passenger and freight rail innovation.
Presenter:
Troy Creasy, PE
Manager of Design & Construction – NCDOT Rail Division
Troy J. Creasy, P.E., serves as Branch Manager of Railroad Design and Construction for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Rail Division, where he provides statewide leadership over railroad agreements, consultant contract management, construction administration, and strategic project delivery. Prior to coming to NCDOT, Troy served in multiple engineering leadership roles with CSX Transportation. A licensed Professional Engineer in North Carolina, Troy is committed to process improvement, operational excellence, and strengthening collaboration between state DOTs and railroad partners.
He earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University and is a graduate of the AASHTO Management Institute (Class of 2025). Troy also completed NC State’s 2022 NCDOT Executive Education Program, with focused study in finance, budgeting, and procurement strategy.
At the national level, Troy represents NCDOT on the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (NCUTCD) Railroad–Light Rail Committee and has served since 2015 on the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Railroad–DOT Mitigation Strategies Community of Interest. He currently contributes to two National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) panels advancing applied research for state DOTs and serves on NC State University’s Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE) RailTAP Advisory Board.
In addition, Troy serves as Strategic Partnerships Chair for North Carolina’s COMTO chapter, where he supports small business engagement and workforce development across the transportation industry.
Professional Development Hours (PDHs) will be available upon request.
The cost is just $30 for members or $50 for non-members who pay no later than Friday March 20, 2026. Please note, rates increase on the Saturday before the event and there are no refunds for no-shows. Lunch will be provided and PDHs will be available upon request. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact ashecpssecretary@gmail.com.