daily-independent logo
Log in

Arizona leaders push for funding of Phoenix-Tucson Amtrak line

Line would include stops in Buckeye, Goodyear, Tempe and Queen Creek

Arizona government and business leaders joined Amtrak officials in a virtual roundtable Tuesday encouraging Congress to fund a new passenger rail line connecting Phoenix to Tucson.

The proposed line also would include stops in Buckeye, Goodyear/Avondale, Tempe, Queen Creek, Coolidge and Marana.

It would be the first time Phoenix and Tucson, the two largest metropolitan areas in the states, have been connected by passenger rail since the mid-1990s.

You must be a member to read this story.

Join our family of readers starting at $5 for your first month and support local, unbiased journalism.

Already have an account? Log in to continue.

Otherwise, follow the link below to join.

Please log in to continue

Log in

Other items that may interest you

Deer Valley Unified candidate Q&A: Board Member Roles

West Valley city sees home permits drop for fiscal year

Mesa police arrest man in 2-year-old boy’s death

Medicare’s Annual Enrollment: Let’s Get Ready for 2027

Most popular stories in Daily Independent

Board of Supervisors sets public hearing for e-bike and e-scooter ordinance

East Valley store sells $200K Powerball winner

Deer Valley Unified candidate Q&A: Board Member Roles

West Valley city sees home permits drop for fiscal year