Concerns about the closing of the Elmore line in West Virginia’s Wyoming and Mercer Counties are addressed by Norfolk Southern. West Virginia residents shared their concerns over rumors that the company was closing down the Elmore Line and the Elmore Yard.  According to the public relations department with Norfolk Southern, the line and the yard will remain open.  

Officials with the company did confirm that they were re-routing some train traffic to increase the efficiency of their operations.  They also said employment levels are expected to remain steady.  The Elmore yard will now be functioning primarily as a crew change facility.