(BRK.A), (BRK.B)
BNSF Railway, in collaboration with Patriot Rail and the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA), has officially opened a new intermodal facility in Salt Lake City. The milestone was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Utah Governor Spencer Cox, state leaders, and industry partners.
The 43-acre facility, located just five miles from Salt Lake City International Airport, will support BNSF’s newly launched intermodal service between California and Salt Lake City. Patriot Rail will manage terminal operations and infrastructure at the site.
“This new facility is an exciting opportunity to improve our capacity and efficiency,” said Tom Williams, BNSF’s Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. “It strengthens supply chains from the West Coast to Utah and beyond.”
Patriot Rail CEO Brandy Christian highlighted the partnership’s focus on “smart, scalable infrastructure,” while UIPA board chair Abby Osborne called the project a “game changer” for Utah’s economy, enhancing competition and expanding opportunities for local manufacturers and shippers.
© 2025 David Mazor
Disclosure: David Mazor is a freelance writer focusing on Berkshire Hathaway. The author is long in Berkshire Hathaway, and this article is not a recommendation on whether to buy or sell the stock. The information contained in this article should not be construed as personalized or individualized investment advice. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.