Utah’s Savage Tooele Railroad: New Short Line Opens

Utah’s Savage Tooele Railroad, a new short line, opens after a century, offering logistics alternatives to trucking.

Utah’s Savage Tooele Railroad: New Short Line Opens
September 20, 2025 12:55 am
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Introduction

The Savage Tooele Railroad commenced operations at the Lakeview Business Park in Grantsville, Utah, on September 17. This marks the first new short line to open in Utah in over 100 years.

Operational Launch

The 11-mile short line, developed by Savage in collaboration with Union Pacific Railroad, provides an alternative to trucking logistics for businesses within the Lakeview Business Park.

Regulatory and Construction Timeline

The Surface Transportation Board approved the creation of the Savage Tooele Railroad in 2024. Construction of the line began in November 2024.

Service Details

The short line is scheduled to operate five days a week. It has a gross rail load capacity of 286,000 pounds. The commencement of shipments is planned for later this month.

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Conclusion

Savage Tooele Railroad has launched operations at the Lakeview Business Park, representing the first new short line in Utah in over a century. The line, approved by the Surface Transportation Board in 2024 and constructed beginning in November 2024, offers an alternative to trucking, with shipments commencing later in September.

Company Summary

Savage: A privately held supply chain infrastructure and solutions provider.

Union Pacific Railroad: (No information available in the source.)

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