Atlanta, GA
Freight Shipping in Atlanta
Atlanta has been the Southeast’s railroad center since the late 1800s, and Norfolk Southern’s Inman Yard and CSX’s Tilford Yard are in the city.
Corridors
Highways carrying Atlanta freight
I-75, I-85, I-20
Facts
Atlanta freight: what to know
- Georgia DOT’s rail profile says Norfolk Southern’s primary carload yards are in Atlanta (Inman Yard) and Macon, and that CSX’s Tilford Yard in Atlanta is a major hub for its Southeast operations. Source: Georgia DOT: Georgia rail freight modal profile, checked November 11, 2026.
- Georgia DOT says that by the late 1800s Atlanta had become the Southeast’s railroad center, with lines radiating from the city linking the Atlantic and Gulf states. Source: Georgia DOT: Georgia rail freight modal profile, checked November 11, 2026.
FAQ
Atlanta freight shipping — common questions
What are the main freight highways through Atlanta?
Freight through Atlanta moves primarily via I-75, I-85, I-20.
What kind of freight moves through Atlanta?
Atlanta has been the Southeast’s railroad center since the late 1800s, and Norfolk Southern’s Inman Yard and CSX’s Tilford Yard are in the city.