California's San Joaquin Valley to Port of Los Angeles Rail Service Set for 2028 Launch


🛤 California's San Joaquin Valley to Port of Los Angeles Rail Service Set for 2028 Launch.

A rail service connecting California's San Joaquin Valley to the Port of Los Angeles is expected to commence operations in 2028. This project, supported by the Port of Los Angeles and the State of California's investment of nearly $50 million, aims to create an inland port at the former Castle Air Force Base site in Merced County. The initiative will coincide with the opening of the Atwater Merced Expressway and is expected to benefit agricultural exporters in the Central Valley by providing a regular rail service to San Pedro Bay. The project will utilize rail connections from BNSF Railway and Union Pacific, enhancing transportation options for Central Valley shippers seeking access to international markets.

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