railroads

The bad news for commuters is that train schedules will continue to be unpredictable. But there may be good news on the horizon.

Bringing trains back is part of the mayor’s vision to highlight a historic gem. The city is working with the Utah Transit Authority to figure out logistics.

Police Chief Jake Sube credits collaboration and community involvement for the city’s 50% reduction in serious crime.

On Monday, the nation's highest court said it will review an appeals court ruling that overturned the approval issued by the Surface Transportation Board for the Uinta Basin Railway. Arguments will be in the fall.

Thousands of immigrant workers survived perilous conditions to build the transcontinental railway – a new monument wants to make sure we don’t forget about them.

The decision follows an August U.S. appeals court ruling that struck down a critical approval involving the Uinta Basin Railway. The proposed 88-mile railroad line would connect oil and gas producers in rural Utah to the broader rail network and larger markets.

Getting passed over for federal funding was a disappointment for rail advocates and local leaders who tout trains' ability to connect Utahns and boost rural areas. But they aren't giving up.

The ruling is the latest development in the fight over the proposed Uinta Basin Railway, an 88-mile railroad line that would connect oil and gas producers in rural Utah to the broader rail network.

State and local officials argue it's a good idea for domestic energy production. Critics question investing billions in oil and gas infrastructure as the country seeks to use less of the fossil fuels that worsen climate change.

The Verk Industrial Park will be around 2,200 acres on the west side of the city.

The idea is to cut back on trucks and embrace rail shipping. But dwindling West Coast imports and stiff big city competition make Inland Port success unlikely.

The Utah Inland Port Authority is looking at creating “satellite ports” statewide, including in Spanish Fork.