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GDOT's public comment period on Atlanta-to-Savannah rail closes August 6

Georgia's DOT is studying five possible routes for intercity passenger rail between Atlanta and Savannah, with technical and environmental analysis running through 2026 and no construction timeline yet.

Published Aug 3, 2026

The Georgia Department of Transportation opened public comment on July 6 for a proposed Atlanta-to-Savannah intercity passenger rail corridor, with the online survey open through August 6. Five candidate routes are on the table, some through Macon, others past Athens or Augusta, alongside smaller cities including Statesboro and Milledgeville.

GDOT says the goal is to establish reliable passenger service connecting the two metro areas, but the project remains in the planning stage, with technical, ridership and financial studies ongoing and no construction timeline set.

LocationAtlanta-to-Savannah corridor (5 candidate routes)

JurisdictionCity of Savannah

TimelinePublic comment through Aug. 6, 2026; no construction date set

WhoGeorgia Department of Transportation

LinksGeorgia Department of Transportation

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