Norfolk Southern train travels through Marion, North Carolina

On April 18, 2026, in Marion, North Carolina, USA, @SoApps1979 shared a video of people gathered to watch a train pass through town. In the video, a Norfolk Southern Railway diesel locomotive, commonly referred to as a “Dash 9,” moves along the tracks as onlookers wait and watch. The moment reflects a milestone for the region, as railway operations resume following earlier disruptions. According to the author, the train was expected to be near Old Fort around mid-morning and planned to stop for a ceremony before continuing its route through the loops toward Buncombe County.