Alabama officials announced Tuesday plans for a 280-mile rail initiative to enable more efficient transport to and from the Port of Mobile — the state’s only seaport. Norfolk Southern is funding more than 50% of the project.
State officials said the $231.6 million A-USA Corridor could help improve the nation’s supply chain, along with attracting more manufacturing, warehousing and distribution facilities to Alabama.
“Creating good port access to central Alabama is a key part of this initiative,...