Class III Savage Tooele Railroad (STR), an 11-mile line connecting with Union Pacific’s Shafter Subdivision in Utah, is now ready for service.
Described as “Utah’s first new short line railroad in more than a century,” STR links UP directly to Lakeview Business Park, Grantsville, Utah, a 1,700-acre master-planned site developed by The Romney Group and Prologis. In addition to rail service, the park offers immediate access to I-80 and I-15, proximity to the Salt Lake City International Airport, and is a 20-minute drive to UP’s Salt Lake City intermodal terminal. Savage, a privately held global provider of supply chain infrastructure and solutions, developed the railroad in partnership with UP, The Romney Group and Prologis.
The Surface Transportation Board approved STR in April 2024; construction started in November. The railroad will operate five days a week with a 286,000-pound GRL (gross rail load) capacity. Lakeview Business Park, whose tenants have only able to receive and ship commodities by truck, will begin receiving rail shipments later this month.
“We know this is a much-needed link for the supply chain in northern Utah,” said Jeff Roberts, president and CEO of Savage. “Now that the Savage Tooele Railroad is operational, we’re excited to see it add value for our customers and support businesses in the area.”
“Integrating rail service into Lakeview Business Park creates a logistical competitive advantage,” said Gus Gradinger, Vice President, Customer Led Development, Prologis. “This new connection expands options, reduces transportation costs and enables faster distribution—making the park an even more attractive place to do business.”
“Lakeview has always been about building long-term value for users and the surrounding community,” said Josh Romney, President of The Romney Group. “The Savage Tooele Railroad expands what’s possible here and reinforces our commitment to forward-looking development.”
“This is a win-win as we work together to meet growing demand in Salt Lake City,” said Kenny Rocker, Executive Vice President Marketing and Sales, Union Pacific. “Short line partnerships like this one with Savage Tooele Railroad allow us to deliver innovative rail solutions that help our customers connect to our premier network and get to market faster.”
