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locale= [[Baja California]]; Mexico
locale= [[Baja California]]; Mexico
start_year=2010|end_year=Present|
start_year=2010|end_year=Present|
hq_city=Av.Ferrocarril #1, Col. Libertad Parte Baja<br />[[Tijuana]], [[Baja California]] C.P. 22300
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'''Baja California Railroad, Inc.''' (reporting mark '''BJRR''') is a [[class III railroad]] operating in northwest [[Baja California]], interchanging with the [[San Diego and Imperial Valley Railroad]] in [[San Ysidro, CA]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Finance Docket|url=http://www.stb.dot.gov/filings/all.nsf/ba7f93537688b8e5852573210004b318/3c1c56777bdc842585257a520069cf63/$FILE/232649.PDF|publisher=Surface Transportation Board|accessdate=2008}}</ref> and will interchange with the [[Pacific Imperial Railroad]] at Lindero/Division as soon as PIR starts operating freight.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130215005845/en/Pacific-Imperial-Railroad-Announces-Update-Operations|work=BusinessWire|publisher=BusinessWire|accessdate=15 February 2013}}</ref>
'''Baja California Railroad, Inc.''' (reporting mark '''BJRR''') is a [[class III railroad]] operating in northwest [[Baja California]], interchanging with the [[San Diego and Imperial Valley Railroad]] in [[San Ysidro, CA]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Finance Docket|url=http://www.stb.dot.gov/filings/all.nsf/ba7f93537688b8e5852573210004b318/3c1c56777bdc842585257a520069cf63/$FILE/232649.PDF|publisher=Surface Transportation Board|accessdate=2008}}</ref> and will interchange with the [[Pacific Imperial Railroad]] at Lindero/Division as soon as PIR starts operating freight.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130215005845/en/Pacific-Imperial-Railroad-Announces-Update-Operations|work=BusinessWire|publisher=BusinessWire|accessdate=15 February 2013}}</ref>


The BJRR began operations in 2012 using 71.48 kilometers (44 miles) of the former Ferrocarril Tijuana y Tecate track which was constructed in 1910 by the [[San Diego & Arizona Railway]] from San Diego to El Centro. BJRR is the technical operating and maintenance assistant of Baja California segment from border to border under agreement from the manager of the railroad, [[ADMICARGA]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Antecedentes - Ferrocarril Tijuana Tecate|url=http://fcbc.com.mx/Antecedentes.htm|publisher=Gobierno del Estado de Baja California|accessdate=2012}}</ref> a State of Baja California Government entity. ADMICARGA assigned BJRR to replace former the rail operator of the line, Carrizo Gorge Railway, creating some controversy of a non-transparent process which led to further investigation from CZRY officials with the State of Baja California Congress.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mosso Castro|first=Rosario|title=Tráfico de influencias|url=http://www.zetatijuana.com/2012/01/10/trafico-de-influencias/|work=ZETA {{!}} Libre como el viento|publisher=ZETA|accessdate=12 Jan 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=DÁVILA|first=ISMAEL|title=Cancelaron las operaciones de tren de carga Tecate-San Diego|url=http://www.el-mexicano.com.mx/informacion/noticias/1/3/estatal/2012/02/07/544614/cancelaron-las-operaciones-de-tren-de-carga-tecate-san-diego|work=El Mexicano, Gran Diario Regional|publisher=El Mexicano, Gran Diario Regional|accessdate=7 Feb 2012}}</ref>
The BJRR began operations in 2012 using 71.48 kilometers (44 miles) of the former Ferrocarril Tijuana y Tecate track which was constructed in 1910 by the [[San Diego & Arizona Railway]] from [[San Diego]] to [[El Centro. BJRR is the technical operating and maintenance assistant of Baja California segment from border to border under agreement from the manager of the railroad, [[ADMICARGA]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Antecedentes - Ferrocarril Tijuana Tecate|url=http://fcbc.com.mx/Antecedentes.htm|publisher=Gobierno del Estado de Baja California|accessdate=2012}}</ref> a State of Baja California Government entity. ADMICARGA assigned BJRR to replace former the rail operator of the line, Carrizo Gorge Railway, creating some controversy of a non-transparent process which led to further investigation from CZRY officials with the State of Baja California Congress.<ref>{{cite web|last=Mosso Castro|first=Rosario|title=Tráfico de influencias|url=http://www.zetatijuana.com/2012/01/10/trafico-de-influencias/|work=ZETA {{!}} Libre como el viento|publisher=ZETA|accessdate=12 Jan 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=DÁVILA|first=ISMAEL|title=Cancelaron las operaciones de tren de carga Tecate-San Diego|url=http://www.el-mexicano.com.mx/informacion/noticias/1/3/estatal/2012/02/07/544614/cancelaron-las-operaciones-de-tren-de-carga-tecate-san-diego|work=El Mexicano, Gran Diario Regional|publisher=El Mexicano, Gran Diario Regional|accessdate=7 Feb 2012}}</ref>


The obstacles being faced by BJRR is a virtually unchanged 100 year old rail infrastructure that has been a target of minimal maintenance. Despite this, LPG hazardous material is the main commodity hauled by the railroad to serve Tijuana urban and suburban industry and households. The railroad's major customers being Z GAS, StarGas, the Chuahutemoc-Moctezuma brewery in Tecate which receives import grain and Corn Syrup. Other customers receive shipments such as borax, pig lard, lumber, steel, paper and cattle feed.<ref>{{cite web|title=Baja California Railroad, Inc.|url=http://www.bcrailroad.com/|publisher=Google Sites}}</ref> Currently the Tourist Passenger train excursions remain suspended until further notice.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lic. Piñera|first=Nadia|title=Recorrido Turistico en Tren Tijuana-Tecate|url=http://trenatecate.com/inicio/|publisher=TrenaTecate.com|accessdate=2012}}</ref>
The obstacles being faced by BJRR is a virtually unchanged 100 year old rail infrastructure that has been a target of minimal maintenance. Despite this, LPG hazardous material is the main commodity hauled by the railroad to serve Tijuana urban and suburban industry and households. The railroad's major customers being Z GAS, StarGas, the Chuahutemoc-Moctezuma brewery in [[Tecate]] which receives import grain and Corn Syrup. Other customers receive shipments such as borax, pig lard, lumber, steel, paper and cattle feed.<ref>{{cite web|title=Baja California Railroad, Inc.|url=http://www.bcrailroad.com/|publisher=Google Sites}}</ref> Currently the Tourist Passenger train excursions remain suspended until further notice.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lic. Piñera|first=Nadia|title=Recorrido Turistico en Tren Tijuana-Tecate|url=http://trenatecate.com/inicio/|publisher=TrenaTecate.com|accessdate=2012}}</ref>


In February 2013, the local Baja California Directors of BJRR announced an investment of $20,000,000.00 to upgrade the neglected track starting with the first 20 kilometers from the border in Tijuana to El Florido, a maquiladora region located just east of the Matanuco lumber facility.<ref>{{cite web|last=Sarmiento Reyes|first=Alberto|title=Invertirá 20 mdd en la Vía Corta|url=http://www.el-mexicano.com.mx/informacion/noticias/1/3/estatal/2013/01/29/647520/invertira-20-mdd-en-la-via-corta.aspx|work=El Mexicano, Gran Diario Regional|publisher=El Mexicano, Gran Diario Regional|accessdate=29 Enero 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Dibble|first=Sandra|title=Rebuilding historic U.S.-Mexico rail link|url=http://m.utsandiego.com/news/2013/feb/11/tijuana-san-diego-railroad-tracks/|work=San Diego Union-Tribune|publisher=San Diego Union-Tribune|accessdate=11 Feb 2013}}</ref> Work started in early May 2013 by building the Tijuana railroad yard with heavy equipment grading dirt in the area to add more track capacity in conjunction with the upcoming San Ysidro Freight Rail Yard Improvement Project by [[SANDAG]].<ref>{{cite web|last=D'Ablang|first=G. Peter|title=San Ysidro Freight Rail Yard Improvement Project.|url=http://www.keepsandiegomoving.com/SanYsidroRailYard/SanYsidroRailYard_intro.aspx|publisher=SANDAG|accessdate=10 Dec 2012}}</ref>
In February 2013, the local Baja California Directors of BJRR announced an investment of $20,000,000.00 to upgrade the neglected track starting with the first 20 kilometers from the border in Tijuana to El Florido, a [[maquiladora]] region located just east of the Matanuco lumber facility.<ref>{{cite web|last=Sarmiento Reyes|first=Alberto|title=Invertirá 20 mdd en la Vía Corta|url=http://www.el-mexicano.com.mx/informacion/noticias/1/3/estatal/2013/01/29/647520/invertira-20-mdd-en-la-via-corta.aspx|work=El Mexicano, Gran Diario Regional|publisher=El Mexicano, Gran Diario Regional|accessdate=29 Enero 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Dibble|first=Sandra|title=Rebuilding historic U.S.-Mexico rail link|url=http://m.utsandiego.com/news/2013/feb/11/tijuana-san-diego-railroad-tracks/|work=San Diego Union-Tribune|publisher=San Diego Union-Tribune|accessdate=11 Feb 2013}}</ref> Work started in early May 2013 by building the Tijuana railroad yard with heavy equipment grading dirt in the area to add more track capacity in conjunction with the upcoming San Ysidro Freight Rail Yard Improvement Project by [[SANDAG]].<ref>{{cite web|last=D'Ablang|first=G. Peter|title=San Ysidro Freight Rail Yard Improvement Project.|url=http://www.keepsandiegomoving.com/SanYsidroRailYard/SanYsidroRailYard_intro.aspx|publisher=SANDAG|accessdate=10 Dec 2012}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 17:43, 21 June 2013

Baja California Railroad
File:Bjrr.jpeg
BJRR at San Ysidro, California
Overview
HeadquartersAv.Ferrocarril #1, Col. Libertad Parte Baja
Tijuana, Baja California C.P. 22300
Reporting markBJRR
LocaleBaja California; Mexico start_year=2010
Dates of operation–Present
Other
Website[1]

Baja California Railroad, Inc. (reporting mark BJRR) is a class III railroad operating in northwest Baja California, interchanging with the San Diego and Imperial Valley Railroad in San Ysidro, CA[1] and will interchange with the Pacific Imperial Railroad at Lindero/Division as soon as PIR starts operating freight.[2]

The BJRR began operations in 2012 using 71.48 kilometers (44 miles) of the former Ferrocarril Tijuana y Tecate track which was constructed in 1910 by the San Diego & Arizona Railway from San Diego to [[El Centro. BJRR is the technical operating and maintenance assistant of Baja California segment from border to border under agreement from the manager of the railroad, ADMICARGA,[3] a State of Baja California Government entity. ADMICARGA assigned BJRR to replace former the rail operator of the line, Carrizo Gorge Railway, creating some controversy of a non-transparent process which led to further investigation from CZRY officials with the State of Baja California Congress.[4][5]

The obstacles being faced by BJRR is a virtually unchanged 100 year old rail infrastructure that has been a target of minimal maintenance. Despite this, LPG hazardous material is the main commodity hauled by the railroad to serve Tijuana urban and suburban industry and households. The railroad's major customers being Z GAS, StarGas, the Chuahutemoc-Moctezuma brewery in Tecate which receives import grain and Corn Syrup. Other customers receive shipments such as borax, pig lard, lumber, steel, paper and cattle feed.[6] Currently the Tourist Passenger train excursions remain suspended until further notice.[7]

In February 2013, the local Baja California Directors of BJRR announced an investment of $20,000,000.00 to upgrade the neglected track starting with the first 20 kilometers from the border in Tijuana to El Florido, a maquiladora region located just east of the Matanuco lumber facility.[8][9] Work started in early May 2013 by building the Tijuana railroad yard with heavy equipment grading dirt in the area to add more track capacity in conjunction with the upcoming San Ysidro Freight Rail Yard Improvement Project by SANDAG.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Finance Docket" (PDF). Surface Transportation Board. Retrieved 2008. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. ^ BusinessWire. BusinessWire http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130215005845/en/Pacific-Imperial-Railroad-Announces-Update-Operations. Retrieved 15 February 2013. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ^ "Antecedentes - Ferrocarril Tijuana Tecate". Gobierno del Estado de Baja California. Retrieved 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  4. ^ Mosso Castro, Rosario. "Tráfico de influencias". ZETA | Libre como el viento. ZETA. Retrieved 12 Jan 2013.
  5. ^ DÁVILA, ISMAEL. "Cancelaron las operaciones de tren de carga Tecate-San Diego". El Mexicano, Gran Diario Regional. El Mexicano, Gran Diario Regional. Retrieved 7 Feb 2012.
  6. ^ "Baja California Railroad, Inc". Google Sites.
  7. ^ Lic. Piñera, Nadia. "Recorrido Turistico en Tren Tijuana-Tecate". TrenaTecate.com. Retrieved 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  8. ^ Sarmiento Reyes, Alberto. "Invertirá 20 mdd en la Vía Corta". El Mexicano, Gran Diario Regional. El Mexicano, Gran Diario Regional. Retrieved 29 Enero 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  9. ^ Dibble, Sandra. "Rebuilding historic U.S.-Mexico rail link". San Diego Union-Tribune. San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 11 Feb 2013.
  10. ^ D'Ablang, G. Peter. "San Ysidro Freight Rail Yard Improvement Project". SANDAG. Retrieved 10 Dec 2012.
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