BNSF announces faster, more frequent intermodal service from Phoenix to DFW

New offering provides more efficient rail alternative to highway freight, positioning customers for future growth opportunities

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 10, 2026 - BNSF Railway today announced an expanded intermodal service offering between the Phoenix metropolitan area and DFW, providing customers with a faster, more economical and reliable transportation solution for freight moving between two of the Southwest's fastest-growing markets.

The enhanced service is designed to support conversion of over-the-road freight to rail, offering the Phoenix to North Texas route in just over three days (from train departure to availability) while leveraging the efficiency, capacity and reach of BNSF's intermodal network. Due to increased customer demand, this expanded service will run six days a week.

"We're seeing more customers looking for capacity solutions as we head into the domestic peak shipping season, while continuing to manage their transportation costs," said BNSF Group Vice President of Consumer Products Jon Gabriel. "This expanded service responds to rapidly changing market conditions and offers a solution that combines reliable transit, access to key markets and the advantages of intermodal transportation."

This service utilizes the Alliance Intermodal Facility in North Texas, one of the nation's premier inland logistics hubs. Alliance offers customers access to a robust transportation ecosystem, significant warehouse and distribution capacity, and connectivity to major consumer markets across the United States.

The expanded offering also lays the groundwork for future growth and expanded capacity in Arizona. Construction is underway for what will be BNSF's second intermodal facility in the Phoenix area, Logistics Park Phoenix (LPP). The first phase of LPP is set to open early 2027 and is designed to support continued economic growth and supply chain investment in the region. LPP is part of BNSF's broader logistics park strategy, which connects industrial development with intermodal infrastructure to create additional supply chain efficiencies for customers.

"As freight capacity and demand continue to evolve, we remain focused on investing in solutions that help customers grow with BNSF," Gabriel said. "The Phoenix and North Texas markets represent significant opportunities for shippers, and this service expansion is another step toward providing the infrastructure and transportation solutions needed to support that growth."

For more information about this service and other BNSF intermodal offerings, contact your marketing representative.

Contact:
Kendall Kirkham Sloan
Director, External Communications
[email protected]