Maricopa Shawmut & Gila Railway

04/28/2022

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04/27/2020

Maricopa Shawmut & Gila Railway, economic relief may be available.

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The US government has authorized additional emergency economic relief for businesses.

As someone who manages Maricopa Shawmut & Gila Railway, we wanted to make sure you were aware of these programs.

Visit the Small Business Administration (SBA) to learn more about the Paycheck Protection Program and other assistance options.

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03/13/2020

SERVICE DISRUPTION:
Due to the worldwide Coronavirus epidemic, the MS&G will be inspecting and disinfecting all containers from Asian origins. This will result in delayed delivery to destinations across the MS&G system. The safety of our employees and customers are first and foremost, and we deeply apologize for this inconvenience. We will be posting updates as they become available.

MS&G is the 3rd largest automotive carrier west of the Mississippi River, transporting more than 30 percent of western U.S. rail automotive shipments. It operates or directly accesses more than 20 distribution centers, three Mexico gateways, and West Coast and Mexican ports

04/26/2019

MS&G has started work on signal upgrades to comply with PTC on the last sections of mainline track on the Gila Subdivision. MS&G continues to make significant progress implementing positive train control (PTC). The company will meet all required deadlines for installing PTC on its network. As allowed by federal law, MS&G will continue to implement, test and refine the complex suite of technologies comprising the system in 2019-20. Also, as part of the new Precision Scheduled Railroad program, passing sidings are being extended to accommodate train lengths of 15,000 feet. Implementation of this new program is expected to generate annual savings of up to 1.5B due to reduced crews, fuel savings, and the closing of several flat switching yards throughout the MS&G system.

MS&G is the 3rd largest automotive carrier west of the Mississippi River, transporting more than 30 percent of western U.S. rail automotive shipments. It operates or directly accesses more than 20 distribution centers, three Mexico gateways, and West Coast and Mexican ports.

09/30/2018

Service disruption warning: Tropical Storm Rosa: The National Weather Service has issues a flash flood warning for the following areas: Flash Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Phoenix AZ
1129 PM MST Sat Sep 29 2018

Flooding of road and highways are emenant. This includes all railroad crossing of washes and streams. Possible delays in deliveries are expected.

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/O.CON.KPSR.FF.A.0008.181001T1800Z-181003T1200Z/
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Parker Valley-Kofa-Yuma-Central La Paz-Aguila Valley-
Southeast Yuma County-Gila River Valley-Northwest Valley-
Tonopah Desert-Gila Bend-Buckeye/Avondale-Cave Creek/New River-
Deer Valley-Central Phoenix-North Phoenix/Glendale-New River Mesa-
Scottsdale/Paradise Valley-Rio Verde/Salt River-East Valley-
Fountain Hills/East Mesa-South Mountain/Ahwatukee-
Southeast Valley/Queen Creek-Superior-Northwest Pinal County-
West Pinal County-Apache Junction/Gold Canyon-Tonto Basin-
Mazatzal Mountains-Pinal/Superstition Mountains-
Sonoran Desert Natl Monument-San Carlos-Dripping Springs-
Globe/Miami-Southeast Gila County-Joshua Tree NP West-
Joshua Tree NP East-Imperial County Southwest-Salton Sea-
Chuckwalla Mountains-Imperial County Southeast-
Imperial County West-Imperial Valley-Chiriaco Summit-
Palo Verde Valley-Chuckwalla Valley-
Including the cities of Parker, Ehrenberg, Palm Canyon, Yuma,
Fortuna Foothills, Brenda, Harcuvar, Quartzsite, Vicksburg,
Vicksburg Junction, Salome, Aguila, Gladden, Wickenburg, Ligurta,
Circle City, Surprise, Wittmann, Beardsley, Sun City West,
Arlington, Hassayampa, Tonopah, Wintersburg, Gila Bend, Sentinel,
Avondale, Cashion, Goodyear, Liberty, Scottsdale, Peoria,
Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert,
Fountain Hills, Sun Lakes, Queen Creek, Superior, Casa Grande,
Cactus Forest, Florence, Coolidge, Apache Junction,
Punkin Center, Sunflower, San Carlos, Hayden, Winkelman, Globe,
Miami, Cottonwood Visitor, Lost Horse-Keys Village,
Desert Shores, Imperial Hot Mineral Springs, Winterhaven,
Coolidge Springs, Salton City, Winona, Coyote Wells, Ocotillo,
Plaster City, El Centro, Calexico, Alamorio, Brawley,
Chiriaco Summit, Martinez Lake, Blythe, Palo Verde, Ripley,
and Midland
1129 PM MST Sat Sep 29 2018 /1129 PM PDT Sat Sep 29 2018/
..FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of Arizona and California, including the following
areas, in Arizona, Aguila Valley, Apache Junction/Gold Canyon,
Buckeye/Avondale, Cave Creek/New River, Central La Paz,
Central Phoenix, Deer Valley, Dripping Springs, East Valley,
Fountain Hills/East Mesa, Gila Bend, Gila River Valley,
Globe/Miami, Kofa, Mazatzal Mountains, New River Mesa, North
Phoenix/Glendale, Northwest Pinal County, Northwest Valley,
Parker Valley, Pinal/Superstition Mountains, Rio Verde/Salt
River, San Carlos, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, Sonoran Desert
Natl Monument, South Mountain/Ahwatukee, Southeast Gila
County, Southeast Valley/Queen Creek, Southeast Yuma County,
Superior, Tonopah Desert, Tonto Basin, West Pinal County, and
Yuma. In California, Chiriaco Summit, Chuckwalla Mountains,
Chuckwalla Valley, Imperial County Southeast, Imperial County
Southwest, Imperial County West, Imperial Valley, Joshua Tree
NP East, Joshua Tree NP West, Palo Verde Valley, and Salton
Sea.

* From Monday morning through late Tuesday night

* The remnants of Hurricane Rosa will lead to widespread rain
over Arizona and southeast California Monday through Tuesday
night. Periods of localized embedded heavy rain are possible
leading to the potential for flash flooding.

* Locations in the Watch area that are most likely to experience
flash flooding will be poor drainage areas and normally dry
washes near higher terrain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Watch means that flooding of washes, creeks and
other drainage areas is possible within the watch area. If you
are in the watch area, you should watch the weather and be
prepared to take immediate action should heavy rain and flooding
occur or a flash flood warning be issued.

08/20/2018

Maricopa Shawmut & Gila Railway has received the 2018 North America Logistics Value to Customers Award for providing transportation solutions supporting a new model launch and its Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts last summer.

"MS&G employees stepped up and provided creative solutions to help maintain important customer commitments," said Robert Bertram, MS&G vice president-Premium. "We will continue focusing on providing an excellent experience and finding new ways to help customers win in their marketplaces."

MS&G is the 3rd largest automotive carrier west of the Mississippi River, transporting more than 30 percent of western U.S. rail automotive shipments. It operates or directly accesses more than 20 distribution centers, three Mexico gateways, and West Coast and Mexican ports.

07/15/2018

MARICOPA, AZ jULY 12, 2018

The second railroad track damaged during Tuesday's train derailment reopened for rail traffic through the accident site near Marana, AZ Thursday, MS&G to resume normal operations through the area by the middle of next week a MS&G official said.

07/15/2018

July 2018 derailment, Marana, AZ

07/15/2018

MARICOPA, AZ JULY 11, 2018

Rail traffic resumed Wednesday through a derailment site near Marana on MS&G tracks that are a main freight route between Tuscon and Yuma.

27 freight cars derailed around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday on tracks parallel to Interstate 10 during heavy monsoon rains. There were no injuries reported.

Crews worked overnight to clear debris and equipment from one of the two tracks, MS&G spokesman Clay Gilliland said.

Train traffic resumed through the derailment site at reduced speeds by 3 a.m.

Work on the second track continues, Gilliland said. Beyond clearing equipment and debris, the second track experienced damage and will need repairing. It is currently unknown when the second track will reopen.

The derailment happened during a monsoon Tuesday afternoon. Running water was reportedly on the tracks when firefighters arrived to the scene, Gilliland said yesterday.

However, it has not been confirmed if rain was the cause of the derailment. The cause remains under investigation, he said.

Gillilland said the derailed cars carried consumer and manufactured goods but that no hazardous materials were released or involved in the derailment.

UPS packages were among the items on the train. According to a UPS spokesman, the company is currently identifying the packages affected by the derailment. Once identified, UPS will notify the owners of the packages of what steps to take next.

Packages not affected by the derailment will continue to their destinations,

MS&G Railway connects 4 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain. The railroad's diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Industrial Products and Intermodal. MS&G serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers. MS&G provides value to its customers by delivering products in a safe, reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible manner.

11/07/2017

MS&G Third Quarter 2017 System Update:

Developing and implementing a PTC system is a multi-dimensional process requiring a cross-functional, systemwide approach. Maricopa, Shawmut & Gila RR's PTC system consists of multiple technologies functioning together to constantly monitor and manage train movements. These involve integrating signal and telecom elements; GPS; wayside, base station and locomotive radios; antennas and satellites – all to predict whether the train crew should be alerted to take action or if the technology should take control to slow or stop the train.

Through October 31, MS&G:

1. Installed 84 percent, or 4,982 miles of required route miles
with PTC signal hardware.

2. Partially installed PTC hardware on 94 percent of its 1,288
locomotives earmarked for the technology.

3. Equipped 967 locomotives with PTC hardware and
software.

4. Installed 91 percent of the wayside antennas needed to
support PTC along the company’s right of way.

Maricopa, Shawmut & Gila plans to spend approximately $94 million on PTC in 2017 toward the current total estimated $6.5 million cost.

ABOUT MARICOPA SHAWMUT & GILA RAIL RAILWAY.
MS&G Railway connects 4 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain. The railroad's diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Industrial Products and Intermodal. MS&G serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers. MS&G provides value to its customers by delivering products in a safe, reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible manner.

06/13/2017

MS&G announced plans to invest $24 million in its Arizona rail infrastructure as a part of its 2017 $31 billion capital plan.

The Class 1 will invest $21 million in railroad track maintenance and $2 million in bridges throughout the state. Key projects include:

-- $7 million investment in the rail line between Tucson and Nogales to replace 61,839 crossties during a tie replacement project.

-- $6 million investment in the rail line between Cochise and San Simon to replace 28 miles of concrete crossties and pad.

-- $3 million investment in the rail line between Casa Grande and Tucson to replace 26,300 crossties during a tie replacement project.

This investment in Arizona is a part of MS&G's ongoing investment strategy. The company has invested more than $221 million strengthening Arizona's transportation infrastructure between 2012 to 2016.