The Carolina Connector intermodal rail terminal in Rocky Mount, NC will shift freight transportation from trucks to more environmentally friendly trains, reducing CO2 emissions and truck traffic. By eliminating over 16 million truck miles annually in NC, the terminal cuts 655,000 tons of CO2 emissions while using quiet cranes and directed lighting to minimize impacts on the local community. As the largest intermodal facility in the state, the Carolina Connector provides economic and environmental benefits for Rocky Mount and NC with a minimal footprint, following the sustainable model of CSX's award-winning Ohio terminal.