I believe there was some concern earlier about the car float permanently closing, but now Delmarva.com reports that the old railroad car float is being repaired:
NORFOLK — Repairs are underway to the barge that ferries railroad cars between Cape Charles and Little Creek…
The car float in 2008 made the trip across the bay 38 times, about every 10 days, carrying 13-14 cars each time. It can carry up to 25 cars, depending on their weight and length.
The 26-mile water route takes about 12 hours for a round trip, LeMond said. It is the longest railroad water route in the United States and has been in operation since 1885…