Maricopa County railfans - rejoice!

[GlobalNorth]

BNSF is installing a new rail complex in the Phoenix area and doing lots of upgrades. More listening opportunities are on the way.


Link: BNSF moving forward with Phoenix-area rail complex amid nearly $4 billion capital investment plan for 2023

 

[GlobalNorth]

According to paywall business sites, the location is likely to be along US 93, between the City of Surprise and the unincorporated town of Wittmann.

 

[GlobalNorth]

Here is an open site from less than a year ago with more details:

BNSF planning massive intermodal, logistics hub near Phoenix

BNSF Railway Co. last week acquired 3,508 acres in the Phoenix region with plans to develop it as its Western hub.

www.freightwaves.com

 

[KG7LER]

Ya, we (Wittmann) are not looking forward to the semi traffic, 163rd & Grand is a nightmare as it is. Most days it takes 30-45min to get through during rush hours and tons of accidents.