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Transportation
Amelia County’s
proximity to Richmond provides access to road, rail, air and
port facilities. U.S. Route 360 is the major four-lane road in
the county. The county is also served by primary routes 153, 307
and 38. Two interstate highways, I-95 and I-64, intersect in
Richmond and Interstate 85 begins near Petersburg.
Located within the county
is a foot runway which is not paved. Nearby Richmond is also the
site of an international airport. The Richmond International
Airport services passenger, freight, international and air
express aircraft. Airlines include AirTrans, American,
Continental, Delta, Eastwind, Northwest, USAirways, ValuJet, and
United Airlines.
Norfolk Southern provides
piggyback and freight rail service within the county. The
railroad's Virginia Division is headquartered in Crewe, which is
located just south of Amelia in Nottoway County. Passenger rail
service can be found in Richmond, Virginia, via Amtrak.
Bus service is provided
along U.S. Route 360 by Greyhound. Central Virginia
Transportation, administered through C-PAC, provides limited
transportation services to county residents.
Approximately 25 trucking
firms serve the area with motor freight service. Carriers
include Overnight, Estes, J.B. Hunt, Crewe Transfer, Parrish
Trucking, Epps and Huss Trucking.
Less than two hours east
of Amelia is the Port of Hampton Roads. This port, which handles
73 million tons of cargo with a $28.5 billion value, is the
world's largest natural deepwater port. The fastest growing port
in the United States is served by over 75 shipping companies and
more than 20 cargo terminals. The Port contains a 50 foot
channel with no obstructions. Also located within 35 miles of
Amelia is the Port of Richmond which handles the shipping of
approximately 500,000 tons of cargo annually. This 25 foot deep
inland port is owned by the City of Richmond and managed by a
private company. Major cargo imports include tobacco, chemicals,
newsprint and pharmaceuticals. Exports include tobacco,
chemicals, textiles and forest products.
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