Located on 55 acres at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the $92.3-million expansion and renovation project included 60,339 sq ft of construction and 39,624 sq ft of renovations. The yard increased by 57,000 sq ft to accommodate 19,386 linear ft of track and 25,898 linear ft of overhead catenary line and an additional traction power substation.
Other additions include new shop space, paved lot, cleaning and sanding platform, train wash, ready room break room, storage and truck parking. The new structure will house 450 operations personnel, including engineers, mechanics operators, signal technicians, maintenance staff and communications staff.