State Rail Network
Class I Railroads
| BNSF Railway | 659 |
| Union Pacific | 691 |
| Total | 1,350 |
Short Line Railroads
| Apache Railway | 42 |
| Arizona & California Railroad | 172 |
| Arizona Eastern Railway | 208 |
| Clarkdale Arizona Central Railroad | 38 |
| Copper Basin Railway | 61 |
| Total | 532 |
Moving Arizona's Economy. Connecting Communities.
Long a “bridge state” with rail and highway freight passing through between West Coast ports and markets to the east, Arizona is a rapidly growing destination in itself, with the combined Phoenix and Tucson markets of 2030 on pace to equal or exceed the current scale of greater Los Angeles.
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State Grants
There are currently no active rail-related grant programs listed for Arizona. Please check back regularly as new funding opportunities and grant cycles become available.
Why Freight Rail Matters
Supports Manufacturing
Rail connects manufacturers with suppliers and customers across North America, efficiently moving raw materials and finished goods.
Strengthens Agriculture
Rail helps move crops, forest products, fertilizers and other agricultural goods efficiently and affordably.
Reduces Congestion
Moving freight by rail removes trucks from highways, helping reduce traffic and wear on road infrastructure.
Protects the Environment
Freight rail is significantly more fuel efficient than moving freight by truck, helping reduce fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions.
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44 percent
decrease
in rail rates on average from 1981 to today.
That means the average rail customer today can ship significantly more freight for about the same price they paid 40 years ago.
State Director
Arizona
Nate Kaplan
State DirectorWith a decade of experience working in the rail industry, Nate covers the Western United States and parts of New England for GoRail. His background in local, state, and federal government makes him an effective transportation and public policy leader.
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