The State of North Carolina runs several trains a day between Charlotte and Raleigh (The Piedmont). It runs along the same tracks as Amtrak's Carolinian. The Crescent, Palmetto, Silver Meteor and Floridian aren't focused on North Carolina but make stops in the state.
I've ridden the Piedmont a couple of times and it's very convenient compared to driving, especially during inclement weather. Could it be better? Yes - especially in Charlotte where they have a half-completed station in Uptown while the current station is in a sketchy industrial area and isn't convenient for anyone.
Once Charlotte Gateway station is completed it will link Amtrak service with local commuter rail and streetcar service (and bus/ride-share).
I've ridden the Piedmont a couple of times and it's very convenient compared to driving, especially during inclement weather. Could it be better? Yes - especially in Charlotte where they have a half-completed station in Uptown while the current station is in a sketchy industrial area and isn't convenient for anyone.
Once Charlotte Gateway station is completed it will link Amtrak service with local commuter rail and streetcar service (and bus/ride-share).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piedmont_(train)