World Trade· August 17, 2026 at 02:52 p.m.
BNSF Expands Intermodal Service in Southwest, Announces New Facility
Key takeaways
- BNSF announces new intermodal service route from Phoenix to Dallas-Fort Worth
- Logistics Park Phoenix (LPP) is scheduled to open in early 2027
- LPP aims to support economic growth and supply chain investment in the region
BNSF Railway Company has announced a new intermodal service route from Phoenix to Dallas-Fort Worth, aiming to address increased shipper demand. The route, which will operate six days a week and is over three days long, forms part of BNSF's plans for a second intermodal facility in the Phoenix area, known as Logistics Park Phoenix (LPP). Scheduled to open in early 2027, LPP is expected to support economic growth and supply chain investment in the region. According to a release, LPP aligns with BNSF's broader logistics park strategy, which aims to create additional supply chain efficiencies for customers by connecting industrial development with intermodal infrastructure. Additionally, BNSF has plans to build a $4 billion rail facility known as the Barstow International Gateway project in California.
