Gainesville Inland Port is set to begin operations on May 4. Also, the Georgia Ports Authority is opening the former Blue Ridge Connector facility.

Gainesville Inland Port to open with Norfolk Southern service
Photo: Georgia Ports

Gainesville Inland Port rail service

Meanwhile, shippers will have direct Norfolk Southern Railway service. Also, that service will run five days a week between Gainesville and Savannah, Georgia. In addition, GPA said the round trip covers 600 miles. Separately, it is expected to reduce trucks on Georgia highways and around Atlanta. Also, the service will connect shippers to the Savannah port.

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Capacity, cost and Hall County projects

Meanwhile, the facility will have annual capacity for 200,000 intermodal containers at full buildout. In addition, GPA said development cost was $134 million. Also, Progressive Railroading reported that figure. Separately, the authority provided $4.8 million for projects in Hall County. In addition, the projects aim to reduce rail yard impact on the Gainesville community. Also, the work includes the elimination of a grade crossing.

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