SLGW West Yard Relocation and Grade Crossing Congestion Mitigation Project
Sector: Airport • Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Source: Weekly Voice
The project involves relocating the main East Yard of the Patriot Rail Salt Lake Garfield and Western Railway (SLGW) to a new West Interchange south of Salt Lake City Airport. This relocation aims to reduce railroad crossing congestion in Salt Lake City's West Side by eliminating SLGW switching operations in Poplar Grove, thereby reducing the number and duration of blocked crossings and improving
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Airport, Mass Transit, Rail
- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Weekly Voice
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves relocating the main East Yard of the Patriot Rail Salt Lake Garfield and Western Railway (SLGW) to a new West Interchange south of Salt Lake City Airport. This relocation aims to reduce railroad crossing congestion in Salt Lake City's West Side by eliminating SLGW switching operations in Poplar Grove, thereby reducing the number and duration of blocked crossings and improving traffic flow and safety. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Budget |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Utah |
City | Salt Lake City |
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Source | Weekly Voice |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Airport, Mass Transit, Rail |
Article published date | 2026-05-24 |
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