BNSF’s $3B logistics hub gets Surprise opposition

The massive train-to-truck intermodal operation needs approval from Maricopa County, but the Surprise City Council objected.
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Surprise City Council Rejects Rezoning for BNSF's Wittmann Rail Hub Amid Public Concerns

Surprise City Council unanimously opposes rezoning for a proposed BNSF rail yard in Wittmann, Arizona, due to concerns about ...
AZ Central

BNSF asks to delay Maricopa County vote on controversial $3.2B rail hub in Wittmann

A decision over railroad giant BNSF's controversial proposal for a massive railyard will likely wait until November, after the company requested a continuance from the Maricopa County Board of ...
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BNSF plan for Wittmann logistics hub faces local opposition

A major railway company, BNSF, plans to build a new logistics hub in Wittmann, Arizona, drawing opposition from local residents concerned about traffic, noise, and environmental impact. While BNSF ...

Surprise says no to BNSF's $3.2B rail hub plans in Wittmann

The project has been intensely controversial for years, and now a neighboring city council has voiced displeasure.
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Surprise City Council unanimously opposes BNSF's planned railroad hub

The Surprise City Council voted unanimously to formally oppose BNSF's planned $3.2 billion railroad logistics hub in Wittmann.
AZ Central

Massive BNSF rail project triggers Wittmann residents to pursue incorporation

Wittmann residents are considering incorporating into a town to gain more control over development. The move is largely in response to BNSF Railway's proposed $3.2 billion logistics hub. Supporters ...