Phoenix Subdivision (Union Pacific Railroad)
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The Phoenix Subdivision is a railroad line in the
Usage
The railway is used by almost exclusively for freight movements, with about four trains per day as of May 2018[update].[3] The McElhaney Cattle Company maintains trackage rights over the western six miles (9.7 km) of the line, with traffic consisting of grain cars.[2]
Amtrak ran the Sunset Limited on the route until 1996 when Union Pacific wanted to reduce upkeep costs on the west end of the line; passenger service was rerouted to Maricopa.[4] The line is part of a system of proposed commuter rail lines in the Phoenix metropolitan area and could be reopened to support that.[5]
On October 9th, the 1995 Palo Verde Arizona Derailment was an intententional derailment of the Sunset Limited by saboteurs. They have never been caught.
History
The rail line between Wellton and Phoenix was built by the
Phoenix Intermodal Terminal
Phoenix Intermodal Terminal was announced in November 2023,[6][7] and operation began on February 1, 2024.[8] The facility is located in UP's Phoenix Yard and will serve shipments coming from the Port of Los Angeles.[9]
References
- ^ Bourque, Scott (September 23, 2019). "Q&AZ: What Happened To The Railroad Line West Of Phoenix?". KJZZ 91.5. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Wellton Branch Railroad Line" (PDF). Maricopa Association of Governments. 14 December 2010. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ 2018 Regional Commuter Rail System Study Update (PDF), Maricopa Association of Governments, May 2018, p. 2-45
- Trains. Archivedfrom the original on 29 February 2024. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ Bourque, Scott (2019-09-23). "Q&AZ: What Happened To The Railroad Line West Of Phoenix?". KJZZ. Archived from the original on 23 September 2023. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- Trains. Archivedfrom the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ Jensen, Audrey (1 December 2023). "Union Pacific intermodal railyard in Phoenix sets opening date in 2024". Phoenix Business Journal. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- Trains. 2024-02-08. Archivedfrom the original on 8 February 2024. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- Union Pacific. Archivedfrom the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 2024-02-14.