BNSF Railway announced an expanded intermodal service connecting the Phoenix metropolitan area with Dallas-Fort Worth, offering shippers a faster, more economical freight option between two of the Southwest’s fastest-growing markets.
The enhanced service is aimed at converting over-the-road truck freight to rail, completing the Phoenix-to-North Texas route in just over three days from train departure to availability. Driven by rising customer demand, the service will now run six days a week.
“We’re seeing more customers looking for capacity solutions as we head into the domestic peak shipping season, while continuing to manage their transportation costs,” said Jon Gabriel, BNSF (NYSE: BRK-B) Group Vice President of Consumer Products, in a release. “This expanded service responds to rapidly changing market conditions and offers a solution that combines reliable transit, access to key markets and the advantages of intermodal transportation.”
The move comes as railroads compete aggressively for freight traditionally moved by truck, particularly ahead of the domestic peak shipping season when shippers face tighter capacity and higher highway rates. BNSF’s emphasis on transit reliability and frequency positions the Phoenix-DFW lane as a key corridor in the carrier’s intermodal network.
The service operates through the Alliance Intermodal Facility in North Texas, and provides access to a broad transportation ecosystem, substantial warehouse and distribution capacity, and connectivity to major consumer markets across the United States.
The expansion also sets the stage for future growth in Arizona. Construction is underway on Logistics Park Phoenix (LPP), BNSF’s second intermodal facility in the Phoenix area. The first phase of LPP is slated to open in early 2027 and is designed to support continued economic growth and supply chain investment in the region. LPP is part of BNSF’s broader logistics park strategy, which links industrial development with intermodal infrastructure to create additional supply chain efficiencies.
“As freight capacity and demand continue to evolve, we remain focused on investing in solutions that help customers grow with BNSF,” Gabriel said. “The Phoenix and North Texas markets represent significant opportunities for shippers, and this service expansion is another step toward providing the infrastructure and transportation solutions needed to support that growth.”
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