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FIGURE Y: TRICOUNTY LINK ROUTE B-102 RIDERSHIP 2018-21 Rail Connections Hanahan has a strong historical connection to the region’s rail network. As discussed in the Historic and Cultural Resources Element, the City of Hanahan was named after the historic train station in the city. Most of the railways are used for the transportation of freight as opposed to passenger services. Freight travel via railroad is an efficient and cost-effective method of transporting a large amount of goods, long and short distances, especially heavier goods such as coal, steel beams and machinery. This, in turn, alleviates the reliance on trucks on already congested roadways. Most of the rail lines are heavily dependent on the Port of Charleston for a majority of the goods to be transported. CSX Corporation owns and operates two lines, one of which establishes the western boundary of Hanahan. Passenger services are available through Amtrak on their Palmetto and Silver Service trains, which run from New York to Miami. The Gaynor Ave Station in North Charleston is the local stop to board and get off these lines. Amtrak operates on the same rail lines owned by CSX through an agreement between companies. This requires close coordination to avoid any conflicts and prevent backups.

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