SALT LAKE CITY — A new $31 million rail interchange is officially moving forward on Salt Lake City’s west side.
Patriot Rail joined federal, state and local leaders Friday to break ground on the project, which is designed to improve freight movement while reducing traffic delays at railroad crossings.
Officials said the interchange has been eight years in the making and will eliminate train switching movements through west side neighborhoods. They expect the project to reduce blocked railroad crossings, improve emergency vehicle access and decrease train horn noise for nearby residents…